Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki Arata promoted to ozeki in record time

Aonishiki Arata (centre) celebrates after his promotion. PIC/AFP

Sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn, 21, known by his ring name Aonishiki Arata, made more history on Wednesday as he became the first Ukrainian to be promoted to the ancient Japanese sport's second-highest rank, doing it in record time. He is the fastest to go from the lowest rung to ozeki status since the current calendar of six tournaments a year was introduced in 1958.

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