TOKYO - Kotoeiho said Sunday he aims to earn promotion to one of sumo's elite ranks by performing strongly as a career-high No. 1 maegashira at the upcoming Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.

"I have a chance now that I've reached this position," Kotoeiho said after taking 14 practice bouts at his Sadogatake stable in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo.

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