Sumo: JSA to discuss conditions for Hoshoryu's yokozuna promotion

The Japan Sumo Association's judges division will hold an extraordinary meeting Sunday, before the final day's action at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, to discuss Hoshoryu's chances of earning promotion to yokozuna should he come from behind to win the championship.According to association sources, some judges division members are saying Hoshoryu should be promoted if he wins the title, while others are doubtful because of his three losses to rank-and-file wrestlers.Kinbozan from Kazakhstan goes into the final day owning the sole lead with a 12-2 record, followed by Oho and Mongolian-b…READ FULL ARTICLE