Serhii Sokolovskyi
Serhii Sokolovskyi, also known by his ring name Shishi Masaru, is a Ukrainian sumo wrestler who moved to Japan before the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. He is notable for being the first Ukrainian-born professional sumo wrestler, paving the way for his compatriot Danylo Yavhusishyn. Sokolovskyi has been an influential figure in the sumo community, providing guidance to Yavhusishyn as they compete against each other in the ring.
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Serhii Sokolovskyi, better known as Shishi, was the first Ukraine-born professional sumo wrestler before Danylo Yavhusishyn.
Ukrainian sumo wrestler wins 2nd straight title
Taiwan· 2026-01-26
Serhii Sokolovskyi, better known as Shishi, was the first Ukraine-born professional sumo wrestler before Danylo Yavhusishyn.
Ukrainian sumo wrestler surprised to win first titleTaiwan· 2025-11-25
Yavhusishyn became the second Ukraine-born professional sumo wrestler when he made his debut in July 2023, following in the footsteps of compatriot Serhii Sokolovskyi, better known as Shishi.
Ukrainian refugee Danylo Yavhusishyn wows Japan to win his country’s first elite sumo title | Sumo wrestling
United Kingdom· 2025-11-24
Yavhusishyn became the second Ukraine-born professional sumo wrestler when he made his debut in July 2023, following in the footsteps of compatriot Serhii Sokolovskyi, better known as Shishi Masaru.
Ukrainian Yavhusishyn takes sumo by stormTaiwan· 2025-10-10