Overview
- On Dec. 29 at Ohtake stable in Tokyo, Wangho took 18 practice bouts against a makuuchi opponent and finished 5–13.
- He said he is not satisfied with his current standing and intends to keep pushing for higher levels.
- Wangho described feeling stronger and better able to compete even from disadvantageous positions.
- Year-end training wraps on Dec. 30 and the stable resumes practice on Jan. 3 ahead of the New Year tournament.
- The January tournament opens Jan. 11 at Ryogoku Kokugikan and will mark his third straight basho in the san'yaku ranks after a 12-win showing last January led to promotion.