Slim Yamato Back in Makushita, Loses Day 1 to an Opponent 57 kg Heavier
ABEMA TIMES reports that makushita #48 Yamato (Dewanoumi), 23, 177.5 cm and 82.4 kg and known for his slim, muscular build, returned to makushita after winning records in sandanme in two straight basho. His brother, also of Dewanoumi stable, is jonidan #31.
His Day 1 opponent was makushita #48 Tsurubayashi (Kise), 32, 180 cm and 139.5 kg, a 57.1-kg difference. Pushed by Tsurubayashi, Yamato hung on at the edge but lost his balance and took the loss. Fans cheered him on.