Japan in raptures as outsider wins sumo contest - and bursts into tears
(The Guardian Japan)

The 188kg wrestler Tokushoryu bulldozes his way into the hearts of fans in a sport unaccustomed to displays of emotionSumo fans in Japan are celebrating after the lowest-ranked wrestler beat incredible odds to emerge victorious at the first main tournament of the year.Tokushoryu, a relative unknown until his winning streak at the new year tournament, shoved and threw his way through a succession of `superior` opponents in Tokyo, ending the 15-day contest on Sunday with an unassailable 14 wins and one defeat. Related: Japan`s lack of snow melts Olympic cooling plans - and wrecks ski season Day15. Here we go. Just returned to makuuchi, #TokuShoRyu (R) from the bottom of maegashira, must beat an ozeki, #TakaKeiSho, here or face a playoff against #ShoDai. My face is numb. I can´t take it. #Hatsubasho2020 pic.twitter.com/JgkGGlm568 Continue reading...