When you have hit bottom, as former ozeki Terunofuji has, even the novel coronavirus threat is not enough to darken one's outlook.
Last month, the Mongolian was poised to become the first wrestler in sumo history to return to the top-flight makuuchi division after dropping as far as the lower-tier jonidan ranks. That moment, however, was put on hold when the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament was canceled.
"My focus is on reaching the top," said the 28-year-old who now dreams of becoming a marquee wrestler in the sumo world once more. "That resolve is unshakeable."