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‘You can’t progress without a struggle’: Ukrainian sumo star Aonishiki on the next step, and life back home

The 21-year-old, who is close to becoming the first European yokozuna or grand champion in Japan, is motivated by messages from his war-torn home

The Guardian - AU · Feb 5

Ukrainian who fled homeland following Russian invasion wins elite sumo championship in Japan

Danylo Yavhusishyn says the victory is ‘just the beginning’

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

Ukrainian refugee Danylo Yavhusishyn wows Japan to win his country’s first elite sumo title

The 21-year-old, who fled the war in Ukraine three years ago, won the Kyushu tournament after a tie-breaking victory over grand champion Hoshoryu

The Guardian - US · Nov 23, 2025