Ukrainian refugee Danylo Yavhusishyn wows Japan to win his country’s first elite sumo title

Ukrainian refugee Danylo Yavhusishyn wows Japan to win his country’s first elite sumo title


Danylo Yavhusishyn has become the first Ukrainian to win a sumo tournament in Japan. 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. Yavhusishyn, …

Author: Guardian staff and agencies


Published at: 2025-11-23 20:19:23

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