Chiyoshōma Fujio

Mongolian sumo wrestler, Makuuchi division

Chiyoshōma Fujio - Mongolian sumo wrestler, Makuuchi division
Born

July 20th, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Mongolia

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Born in Mongolia, engaged in sumo wrestling since a young age. Moved to Japan in 2006 to pursue a career in the sport. Reached the Makuuchi division, the top division in professional sumo, in 2016. Competed under the Chiyotaikoku stable, showcasing skills in various tournaments.

Achieved Makuuchi division status

Secured multiple winning records in tournaments

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