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flag Ukrainian-born sumo wrestler Aonishiki Arata, 21, defeated a yokozuna and aims to become the first European to top sumo’s ranks.

flag Ukrainian-born sumo wrestler Aonishiki Arata, 21, has rapidly risen through Japan’s professional ranks since fleeing Ukraine in 2022. flag Now competing in the top divisions, he defeated a yokozuna, one of sumo’s highest titles, and is aiming to become the first European to reach the sport’s pinnacle. flag A former junior world champion, he began wrestling at six and now speaks fluent Japanese. flag Though lighter than typical sumo wrestlers, he seeks to gain weight while expressing hope his success inspires Ukrainians abroad. flag His family remains safe in Germany, and he considers obtaining Japanese citizenship.

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