＜南三陸町復興横綱土俵入り＞
荒磯親方は「まだまだ困っている方は沢山いる。これからもやれることがあれば協力して、支えになっていきたい」。
鶴竜は「8年前は横綱(白鵬)の太刀持ちとして訪問、今回は横綱として土俵入りをし、感慨深いものがあった」と話しました。#sumo #相撲 pic.twitter.com/wfhxy2O7J5— 日本相撲協会公式 (@sumokyokai) June 5, 2019
Yokozuna Kakuryu was in Minamisanrikyu to perform a dohyo-iri in remembrance of the Tohoku earthquake and continuing support of the hard hit community. The Yokozuna noted he had come eight years ago as the sword-bearer for Hakuho, who is still recovering from his arm injury.
Araiso oyakata, former Yokozuna Kisenosato, was also on hand and expressed his support for the community. Many are still in trouble and need support.
On March 11, 2011, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Tohoku. The quake and resulting tsunami killed more than 15,000 people and touched off a nuclear contamination disaster which the area has yet to recover from.