Kashiwado Tsuyoshi
Sumo wrestler, 47th Yokozuna
Sumo wrestler, 47th Yokozuna
1938
88 years ago
Athletes & Sports Figures
Japan
Achieved the rank of Yokozuna in sumo wrestling, becoming one of the sport's highest titles. Competed for the Takasago stable and demonstrated a strong presence in the ring throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Won a total of 24 top division championships, cementing a legacy in the sport. Retired from active competition in 1985, leaving a significant mark on the history of sumo wrestling.
Achieved the rank of 47th Yokozuna
Won a total of 24 top division championships
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