First Ukrainian to Win Elite Sumo Championship in Japan
Aonishiki defeated grand champion Hoshoryu in the tournament.
Aonishiki fled Ukraine over 3.5 years ago, seeking refuge in Germany.
He moved to Japan after a 2019 friendship with a Japanese wrestler.
Aonishiki reached upper divisions in a year after arriving in Japan.
Japan Sumo Association plans to promote him to ozeki.
He is the second Ukraine-born professional sumo wrestler.
Ukrainian presence in sumo grows with Shishi and Aonishiki.
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