Table of Contents
- Surprising Reward for Hoshoryu
- Grand Sumo Tournament Highlights
- Fan Reactions
- Historical Context of the Event
SUMO champion Hoshoryu received an unexpected reward for his exceptional performances at the Grand Sumo Tournament in London.
The tournament has taken London by storm since its inception.
Hoshoryu was presented with a giant bottle of Soy SauceCredit: Getty
The Mongolian wrestler received the oversized bottle after winning the Grand Sumo TournamentCredit: PA
Hoshoryu beamed with joy upon seeing the bottle being presentedCredit: BBC
The 26-year-old was taken by surprise when he received a sumo-sized reward on stage.
He was awarded a gigantic inflatable bottle of Kikkoman Soy Sauce for his remarkable efforts.
In the spirit of the entertaining event, fans on social media had a great time with the image of the giant holding the bottle.
One fan made a humorous remark using the brand's name, saying: “Outrageous for the loser! You should never kikkoman when he’s down!”
Another questioned whether even that bottle would be sufficient for the 6ft 2in, 150kg star, stating: “That won’t even be enough to flavor his breakfast.”
A third fan joked: “Does he have a cool, dry place big enough to store that thing?”
Fortunately, the prize was merely an additional award from the tournament’s sponsor, and the wrestler also received a stylish trophy to celebrate his victory.
This was the first Grand Sumo Tournament held in London since 1991, when the Royal Albert Hall hosted the event.
The 34-year hiatus did not diminish the excitement in the nation surrounding the event, as sumo fever spread while the 40 giant stars toured around London.
They thoroughly enjoyed their time abroad.
Hoshoryu excelled at the tournamentCredit: PA
The giant also received a more traditional trophy for his victoryCredit: Getty
