Sumo kind of wonderful as Takerufuji’s debut win in top division makes history
by Justin McCurry in Tokyo from World news | The Guardian on (#6KK85)
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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