Ikioi Shōta

Japanese sumo wrestler with championships

Ikioi Shōta - Japanese sumo wrestler with championships
Born

October 11th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Japan

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Born in Japan in 1986, a sumo wrestler achieved the rank of sekitori in the top division of professional sumo. Competed in various tournaments and consistently demonstrated strong performances, becoming one of the prominent figures in the sport. Attained a career-high rank of komusubi and participated in numerous honbasho. Retired from professional sumo in 2020 and transitioned to a coaching role.

Achieved the rank of komusubi in sumo

Competed in top division honbasho tournaments

Retired and transitioned to coaching

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