Kisenosato promoted to sekiwake for spring sumo meet

Kisenosato promoted to sekiwake for spring sumo meet

OSAKA, Japan - Sumo wrestler Kisenosato poses with a ranking list released by the Japan Sumo Association for the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 2. Kisenosato makes his debut at sekiwake in the March 15-29 meet. (Kyodo)

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