EBINA, Japan - Ozeki Aonishiki said Wednesday he is focused on training and rebuilding his strength as he seeks to win the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament next month, having fallen short in a winner-take-all championship bout at the recent Autumn meet.

"I have no choice but to train and become stronger," Aonishiki said during the Japan Sumo Association's regional tour stop in Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture.

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