Ukrainian-born Aonishiki in touching distance of sumo's top rank

Описание: Born Danylo Yavhusishyn, the future wrestling phenomenon was preparing to enter university in Ukraine when Russia invaded in February 2022, prompting the amateur wrestler and sumo enthusiast to leave his homeland.
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Aonishiki was promoted to ozeki, the second-highest rank in sumo, after winning the November tournament. He followed that success by claiming the January Grand Sumo Tournament, becoming the first newly promoted ozeki in 20 years to win a tournament championship.

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