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Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki has reaffirmed his goal of reaching yokozuna after his return to ozeki was confirmed in the latest rankings. He called the milestone a stepping stone and vowed to keep pushing forward.
Ukrainian-born sumo wrestler Aonishiki says he is managing pain from left ankle and toe injuries as he prepares to compete at the ozeki rank in the autumn tournament starting September 13 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. He acknowledged lingering discomfort but expressed readiness to compete despite it.
Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling champion Nao Kusaka is aiming for gold at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, inspired by Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki. Kusaka, who won at Paris 2024, wants to triumph in front of a home crowd.
Ozeki Aonishiki of Ukraine will miss the entire ongoing Summer Tournament due to injury, resulting in his demotion from ozeki to sekiwake. He is the first Ukrainian sumo wrestler to reach the ozeki rank, but recent shoulder and knee injuries have derailed his season. His absence is a significant setback for the tournament.
