Tochinoshin promoted to ozeki.

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Tochinoshin ‘honored’ as ozeki promotion is made official
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Written by The Asahi Shimbun
Category: News
Published: 30 May 2018
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Tochinoshin promised to be an exemplary sumo wrestler as he was promoted from sekiwake to the second-highest rank of ozeki at a ceremony in the Kasugano stable on May 30.

“I am honored to accept the promotion,” said Tochinoshin, 30, on receiving the official word from stablemaster Dewanoumi, the former makuuchi Oginohana.

“I will follow what my stablemaster teaches me and work hard to be a role model for other sumo wrestlers,” added Tochinoshin, kneeling alongside his stablemaster Kasugano, the former sekiwake Tochinowaka.

The Japan Sumo Association unanimously decided to promote Tochinoshin, born Levan Gorgadze in Georgia, in an extraordinary meeting of directors at Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikan on the morning of May 30.

Tochinoshin is the first sumo wrestler to rise to ozeki since Takayasu after last year’s Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, and he is the 11th ozeki to hail from overseas.

After competing in 60 tournaments before being promoted, Tochinoshin shares the record with Masuiyama for the slowest progress to the rank of ozeki in sumo's modern era.

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[Swami]

Tochinoshin Promoted To Ozeki


The Nihon Sumo Kyokai is proud to announce that on May 30, 2018, following a special board of directors meeting, Sekiwake Tochinoshin (Kasugano Beya) was promoted to the rank of ozeki.

New Ozeki
Tochinoshin Tsuyoshi
Heya Kasugano
Name Levan Gorgadze
Ring Name History Tochinoshin
Date of Birth October 13, 1987
Place of Birth Georgia
Height 191.0cm
Weight 169.0kg
Career Record 511-409-56
Makuuchi Division Career Record 394-383-18
Makuuchi Division Championships 1
Juryo Division Championships 3
Makushita Division Championships 2
Outstanding Performance Award 2
Fighting Spirit Prize 6
Technique Prize 3
Kinbhoshi 2
Favorite Grip/Techniques migi-yotsu/uwatenage
Debut March, 2006
Juryo Debut January, 2008
Makuuchi Debut May, 2008
Sanyaku Debut July, 2010
（after May 2018）

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[Trick-or-Treat Stevens]

Congratulations to Tochinoshin! I hope he stays healthy and continues his rise in sumo. He's always fun to watch and has a great spirit.

 

[Swami]

If he can stay in this form he will certainly be in contention for more yusho and possibly a shot at yokozuna promotion.

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