Kisenosato in west slot in 1st tourney as yokozuna

Yokozuna Kisenosato meets with reporters on Feb. 27, 2017, in Osaka, prior to the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament there. Kisenosato will start life as 72nd yokozuna on the west side as the Japan Sumo Association released the rankings for the tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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