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.