Hoshoryu
Hoshoryu, a Mongolian-born sumo wrestler, recently made headlines after his promotion to yokozuna earlier this year, setting the stage for an exciting rivalry with the newly crowned Japanese grand champion Onosato. Known for his impressive skills and strong performances, Hoshoryu's rise in the sport has contributed to the increasing international influence in sumo wrestling, which has traditionally been dominated by Japanese competitors. His battles with Onosato are highly anticipated, as they represent a clash of two remarkable talents at the pinnacle of the sport.
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Hoshoryu is looking to gain experience and confidence by training with Danilo.
Українець Аонішікі може переписати історію сумо: прев'ю турніру Haru Basho 2026| Інше
Ukraine· 2026-03-07
Hoshoryu is one of the two current yokozuna in sumo.
Стало відомо, проти кого сумоїст Аонішікі буде боротися в перші два дні Haru Basho| ІншеUkraine· 2026-03-07
Hoshoryu is one of the two current yokozuna.
Українець Аонішікі – переможець турніру Hatsu Basho в Токіо| ІншеUkraine· 2026-01-25
Hoshoryu was defeated by Danylo Yavhusishyn at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
Ukrainian sumo wrestler surprised to win first title
Taiwan· 2025-11-25
Yavhusishyn won the Kyushu tournament after a tie-breaking victory over grand champion Hoshoryu from Mongolia.
Ukrainian refugee Danylo Yavhusishyn wows Japan to win his country’s first elite sumo title | Sumo wrestling
United Kingdom· 2025-11-24
Hoshoryu is a 26-year-old Mongolian Yokozuna grand champion who competed against Aonishiki in the championship play-off.
Aonishiki: Ukraine sumo prodigy becomes champion in JapanUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-23
Hoshoryu received an automatic victory due to an injury to Onosato.
Український сумоїст Данило Аонішікі Явгусишин став переможцем турніру Kyushu 2025| ІншеUkraine· 2025-11-23
Hoshoryu is one of the two current yokozuna.
Український сумоїст Аонішікі здолав японця на турнірі сумо. ВІДЕО| ІншеUkraine· 2025-11-16
Hoshoryu is one of the two current yokozuna in sumo.
Українець Аонішікі кидком здобув чергову перемогу на турнірі з сумо Kyushu 2025. ВІДЕО| ІншеUkraine· 2025-11-12
Hoshoryu won his bout in stately fashion.
Sumo’s elite slap, flip and thrust in LondonTaiwan· 2025-10-17
Hoshoryu's promotion in January set up an instant rivalry with Onosato.
Sumo crowns grand champion after record riseTaiwan· 2025-05-29