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Kakuryu to become sumo's 71st Yokozuna

Mar. 24 - The Yokozuna Deliberation Council convened today for just 11 minutes where the group unanimously agreed to recommend Ozeki Kakuryu for promotion to the Yokozuna rank following his 14-1 performance at the Haru basho, which resulted in his first career yusho. Kakuryu waited most of Monday for the call which came about 5:50 PM. After being informed that he would be promoted to the Yokozuna rank, he simply replied, "Arigatou gozaimasu" with a slight grin on his face. Kakuryu briefly spoke to reporters after hearing the news saying, "I'm full of nothing but feelings of gratitude. I'm so thankful to everyone who has been associated with me."

It was also announced today that Kakuryu would follow in the footsteps of the previous Yokozuna from his Tokitsukaze Ichimon and perform the unryu-gata style dohyo-iri meaning he will keep one arm bent inside at the elbow and the other arm extended outward at an angle pointing towards the dohyo. It is also being reported that Takanohana-oyakata will help Kakuryu practice the new dohyo-iri.  (continued >>)
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