Sekiwake Kirishima ist nur noch einen Sieg vom Titelgewinn beim Frühjahrsturnier entfernt. #Japan #Sumo #Sport #EmperorsCup #Sekiwake #Kirishima
Sekiwake Kirishima ist nur noch einen Sieg vom Titelgewinn beim Frühjahrsturnier entfernt. #Japan #Sumo #Sport #EmperorsCup #Sekiwake #Kirishima
The 21-year-old from #Vinnytsia secured two victories on the final day of the competition, including a win over #yokozuna_Hoshoryu from #Mongolia, which allowed him to share the lead and then win an additional playoff.
Before this, #Ukrainians had never reached such a level in professional sumo.
After his triumph, #Yavgusishin was promoted from the rank of #sekiwake to #ozeki, the second highest rank in sumo.