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Sumo: Nerveless Aonishiki primed for ozeki debut, chases yokozuna dream

TOKYO - A month after securing his first Emperor's Cup and promotion to ozeki, Ukrainian star Aonishiki wore a relaxed demeanor on Monday finding his name at the second highest rank for the New Year ...
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Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki nears the pinnacle of Japan's national sport

TOKYO (AP) — Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki is only 21 but has moved just one step from the top rank of Japan's national sport. In an elaborate ceremony on Wednesday, he was promoted by the Japan ...
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Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki nears the pinnacle of Japan’s national sport

TOKYO (AP) — Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki is only 21 but has moved just one step from the top rank of Japan’s national sport. In an elaborate ceremony on Wednesday, he was promoted by the Japan ...