Military athletes lead Ukrainian sumo team to historic first place at World Championship
The world championship brought together adult athletes and juniors under 18. Based on the competition results, Ukrainians outperformed representatives from other countries to become the top team at the tournament for the first time.
Among the military personnel who made a significant contribution to the victory:
Both earned championship titles and won bronze medals in individual competitions.
Ukrainian juniors also added to the team's medal haul. Representatives of the 7th Sports Club from Bila Tserkva won three bronze awards:
The Sumo Federation of Ukraine congratulated the national team on its historic achievement and thanked the athletes, coaches, and the entire team for their performance on the global stage.
BackgroundIt should be noted that Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Aonishiki Yavhusyshyn won the prestigious Nagoya Basho tournament in Japan. Despite a defeat in the final bout of the main stage, he won the playoff to secure the championship title.
Additionally, in January 2026, the decisive day of the Hatsu Basho tournament took place at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena in Japan's capital. Ukrainian Danylo Aonishiki Yavhusyshyn won the Emperor's Cup for the second consecutive time.
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