TOKYO - Returning sekiwake Wakatakakage expressed his determination to build a solid foundation for his ozeki push, as the rankings for the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament were released on Monday.

"I've made it my goal for a long time," said Wakatakakage, who won the championship at the previous tournament in May, during a press conference at his Arashio stable's base in Nagoya.

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