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Ukrainian wrestler becomes first from his nation to win a sumo tournament

The 21-year-old, who fled the war in Ukraine three years ago, won the Kyushu tournament after a tie-breaking victory over grand champion Hoshoryu from Mongolia.

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Aonishiki (left) receives the Prime Minister’s Cup trophy. PIC /AFP

Aonishiki (left) receives the Prime Minister’s Cup trophy. PIC /AFP

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn, known by his ring name Aonishiki Arata, on Sunday became the first from his nation to win a sumo tournament. 

The 21-year-old, who fled the war in Ukraine three years ago, won the Kyushu tournament after a tie-breaking victory over grand champion Hoshoryu from Mongolia.

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