Yokozuna Terunofuji concluded the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in style Sunday, with his first perfect 15-0 record for the icing on the cake of his already-clinched sixth Emperor's Cup.
Facing ozeki Takakeisho (12-3), Terunofuji was tested but got the all-important win as he more than fulfilled his duty as the sole yokozuna over the meet at Fukuoka Kokusai Center following the retirement of record 45-time winner Hakuho.
"It was the first Kyushu meet in a while so I was thankful it was being staged. Your support help me go onto the dohyо̄ with confidence," Terunofuji said, referring to how last year's meet in Fukuoka was moved to Tokyo amid the COVID-19 pandemic.