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The first Sumo Wrestler from Katano, Ikioi, has had more wins than losses in the Grand Tournament Kyushu 2012
In the Grand Tournament Kyushu 2012, Shota Ikioi, who is the first sumo wrestler from Katano, has had 8 wins as a top-division wrestler (Makuuchi Rikishi) for the first time. To have more wins than losses in a grand tournament, wrestlers have to win at least 8 times out of 15 games. If having won 8 times, their ranks, which, from the top, consis of Yokozuna, Ozeki, Sekiwake, Komusubi, Makuuchi, Jyuryo, Makushita, Sandanme, Jyonidan, and Jyonokuchi, promote in the next Grand Tournament. Although Ikioi became a top-division wrestler twice so far, he was not able to have 8 wins and keep his rank in the top-division. However, his rank will rise in the first Grand Tournament Tokyo 2013 (Hatsu Basho) as he has had more than 8 wins in this tournament.
Go Ikioi!!
The Ikioi’s result in the Kyushu Tournament 2012;
9 wins 6 losses
Ikioi has his official blog; The Ikioi’s Official Blog
The Katano Gourmet Festival 2012 will be held from November 25th to December 1st. The 25 restaurants and coffee shops will serve special cuisine using produce of Katano during the festival. The best cuisine for eat-in and for take-away will be decided by customers’ votes. Please visit Katano and let’s enjoy Katano’s foods in the festival!!
For more information, please have a look at the offical website of Katano Gourmet Festival (Japanese only).
The Katano & Collingwood Friendship Visit 2012
From July 25th to August 6th, the friendship envoy from Collingwood (Canada) visited Katano City. Katano City Council, Katano International Friendship Association (KIFA), and other volunteers welcomed the envoy with sincere gratitude. For further details of the friendship visit, please click here.