$word}-
我要评论SUMO/ Shishi becomes first Ukrainian rikishi in sport’s top division
By KENSUKE SUZUKI/ Staff Writer
October 29,やる み ちゃん 2024 at 17:44 JST
- Share
- Tweet list
Shihi, left, shows off the latest wrestler rankings on Oct. 28 in Fukuoka after he was promoted to the top makuuchi division. (Kensuke Suzuki)
In a historic moment for Ukraine and the traditional sport of sumo, Shishi has become the first Ukrainian wrestler to grapple his way to the top makuuchi division.
“I’m so happy, I’m going to call my mom,” said the 27-year-old rikishi on Oct. 28 after the latest rankings of wrestlers were released ahead of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, which starts Nov. 10.
Despite his imposing physique–standing 193 centimeters tall and weighing 171 kilograms–Shishi's ascent to the makuuchi division has been gradual.
It took him four and a half years from entering the sport to achieving the prestigious status.
His coach, stablemaster Ikazuchi, chuckled, saying, “It was slow, given his talent.”
Born Serhii Sokolovskyi in Melitopol, southern Ukraine, Shishi started wrestling at a young age and switched to sumo at 15.
He made his debut in Japan in the spring tournament of 2020.
Two years later, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, with Melitopol coming under Russian control.
As fierce fighting raged around the city, Shishi was unable to return home and relied on nightly video calls with his mother to stay connected.
Struggling to adapt to the Japanese language and culture during his first years in the country, Shishi often found himself alone in parks during his free time.
"I think he felt lonely," said Ikazuchi. "I tried to spend more time with him and told him he was part of the family."
Gradually, Shishi began to open up.
Now, Shishi spends most of his free time at Ikazuchi's home, helping with paperwork and playing with his stablemaster's children, whom he affectionately calls "brother" and "sister."
Since he began his sumo career in Japan, Shishi has been sending money home to his parents even during his days as a lower-ranked wrestler when his earnings were modest.
After his significant promotion, Shishi expressed his gratitude to his family in the war-torn country, vowing to continue supporting them.
"Right now, Mom and Dad are having a hard time, so I have to do my best. I’ll work hard, earn lots of money and send it to them," he said.
相关文章
「明日カノ」をのひなおの新作「パーフェクト グリッター」連載記念企画が明日から
をのひなお「パーフェクト グリッター」連載開始を記念したキャンペーンの告知画像 。大きなサイズで見る全3件）をのひなお「パーフェクト グリッター」ビジュアル［拡大］「パーフェクト グリッター」の主人公は2024-11-16
ＥＬＬＥＧＡＲＤＥＮのライブ会場でファンが痴漢 ボーカル細美武士が謝罪「イベント側が対応できずお詫び」
ＥＬＬＥＧＡＲＤＥＮのライブ会場でファンが痴漢ボーカル細美武士が謝罪「イベント側が対応できずお詫び」2024年9月11日 19時19分スポーツ報知ロックバンド「ＥＬＬＥＧＡＲＤＥＮ」エルレガーデン）の2024-11-16
新入幕の白熊が弟弟子・大の里の“同姓同名”を撃破 ２勝目も「複雑です」
新入幕の白熊が弟弟子・大の里の“同姓同名”を撃破２勝目も「複雑です」2024年9月11日 20時27分スポーツ報知新入幕の白熊二所ノ関）が、弟弟子の大の里の“同姓同名”を撃破し 、連敗を２で止めた 。平幕2024-11-16
西島秀俊、「キュンキュン来る」動画明かすも「こんなの前は絶対にやってなかったなって思う」
西島秀俊 、「キュンキュン来る」動画明かすも「こんなの前は絶対にやってなかったなって思う」2024年9月11日 22時25分スポーツ報知俳優の西島秀俊５３）が１１日放送のフジテレビ系「ホンマでっか ！？Ｔ2024-11-16
【高校サッカー】県連覇に王手の静岡学園…ＭＦ原星也がスピードで導く…全国選手権県決勝・１６日に浜松開誠館と
【高校サッカー】県連覇に王手の静岡学園…ＭＦ原星也がスピードで導く…全国選手権県決勝・１６日に浜松開誠館と2024年11月15日 6時30分スポーツ報知全国高校サッカー選手権静岡県大会の決勝が１６日 、2024-11-16
５５歳まで独身→医師と初婚の床嶋佳子 、美しいすっぴんショットを披露 「素顔もとてもお美しい」などの声
５５歳まで独身→医師と初婚の床嶋佳子 、美しいすっぴんショットを披露「素顔もとてもお美しい」などの声2024年9月11日 18時42分スポーツ報知女優の床嶋佳子が１１日に自身のＳＮＳを更新し 、プライベー2024-11-16
最新评论