Ukrainian refugee becomes sumo champion in Japan
Summary
A Ukrainian sumo wrestler named Danylo Yavhusishyn, known as Aonishiki, won a major sumo tournament in Japan. He is the first person from Ukraine and the first European in almost eight years to win the Emperor's Cup. Aonishiki, currently 21 years old, moved to Japan in 2022 after leaving Ukraine due to the Russian invasion.Key Facts
- Danylo Yavhusishyn, also known as Aonishiki, is a Ukrainian sumo wrestler.
- He won the prestigious Emperor's Cup in Japan.
- Aonishiki is the first Ukrainian and first European in nearly eight years to achieve this.
- He could be promoted to the second-highest rank, Ozeki, very quickly.
- Aonishiki's record in the tournament was 12 wins and 3 losses.
- He defeated Yokozuna grand champion Hoshoryu in a championship play-off.
- Aonishiki began practicing sumo at age seven and also has experience in judo and freestyle wrestling.
- He moved to Japan in 2022, initially not knowing the language, with support from a university sumo club captain.
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