Danylo Yavhusishyn
Danylo Yavhusishyn, now known as Aonishiki Arata, is a Ukrainian sumo wrestler who fled to Japan as a refugee from the war in Ukraine. At just 20 years old, he has achieved remarkable success in the sport, recently making his debut in the top division of sumo wrestling and aiming to become the first European yokozuna grand champion.
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Danylo Yavhusishyn, now known by his fighting name Aonishiki, is a Ukrainian sumo wrestler who has won his second tournament in a row.
‘You can’t progress without a struggle’: Ukrainian sumo star Aonishiki on the next step, and life back home | Japan
United Kingdom· 2026-02-05
Danylo Yavhusishyn, known by his ring name Aonishiki, won his second straight tournament in sumo wrestling.
Ukrainian sumo wrestler wins 2nd straight title
Taiwan· 2026-01-26
Danylo Yavhusishyn became the first Ukrainian to win a tournament in sumo wrestling.
Ukrainian sumo wrestler surprised to win first titleTaiwan· 2025-11-25Danylo Yavhusishyn has become the first Ukrainian to win a sumo tournament in Japan.
Ukrainian refugee Danylo Yavhusishyn wows Japan to win his country’s first elite sumo title | Sumo wrestlingUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-24Danylo Yavhusishyn, known by his sumo ring name Aonishiki, has become the first Ukrainian to win an elite-level sumo tournament in Japan.
Aonishiki: Ukraine sumo prodigy becomes champion in JapanUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-23
Danylo Yavhusishyn fled the war in his native Ukraine to follow his dream of becoming a professional sumo wrestler in Japan and has taken the ancient sport by storm.
Ukrainian Yavhusishyn takes sumo by stormTaiwan· 2025-10-10Danylo Yavhusishyn arrived in Japan in April 2022 as a teenage refugee from the war in Ukraine, unable to speak a word of the language and uncertain how long he would be separated from his family.
The Ukrainian refugee fighting to become the first European sumo grand champion | JapanUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-08
