Seven Rikishi Clear 100 Kensho; Yoshinofuji Second Behind Onosato
Kyushu's 2,637 kensho applications smash last year's Fukuoka mark of 2,177 by nearly 500. Seven rikishi cleared 100 banners: Onosato 224, Kumamoto's Yoshinofuji 175, Aonishiki 128, Kirishima 121, maegashira Oshoma 111, Kotozakura 106, and Fujinokawa 100. Hoshoryu, whose entry was confirmed late after three absences, drew 44.
Source: Yahoo! Japan Sports