Wrestler, whose real name is Mikiya Ishioka, triumphs in Osaka to secure Emperor's Cup despite injuring his ankle the previous day The ancient Japanese sport of sumo is celebrating a new hero, after Takerufuji became the first wrestler for more than a century to win a top-division tournament on his debut. There were wild celebrations at the Edion Arena Osaka on Sunday after he ended the 15-day contest with an unassailable record of 13 wins and two defeats.
Sumo kind of wonderful as Takerufuji's debut win in top division makes history
The Guardian - 25 Mar 2024 08:49
Wrestler, whose real name is Mikiya Ishioka, triumphs in Osaka to secure Emperor's Cup despite injuring his ankle the previous day The ancient Japanese sport of sumo is celebrating a new hero, after Takerufuji became the first wrestler for more than a century to win a top-division tournament on his debut. There were wild celebrations at the Edion Arena Osaka on Sunday after he ended the 15-day contest with an unassailable record of 13 wins and two defeats.
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