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Sumo: Mongolian rookie Asahifuji carries high expectations with ring name

Asahifuji earned promotion after three straight wins in Fukuoka and inherits a prestigious yokozuna ring name, drawing attention for strong practice against top-ranked wrestlers.

Summary by Kyodo News+
Set to make his debut as a ranked wrestler at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament starting Sunday, Mongolian rookie Asahifuji is already drawing attention thanks to his illustrious ring name and impressive performances in practice.

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Kyodo News+ broke the news in Japan on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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