A day after a Cinderella story unfolded at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokushoryu spoke about his improbable victory at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament and the whirlwind of emotions that came with his newfound fame.
"This is amazing. What have I done," said the 33-year-old veteran and No. 17 maegashira, who became the first bottom-ranked wrestler in 20 years to win the Emperor's Cup.
"It feels like a dream. I don't feel like myself. I feel I'm walking on clouds," he said.