Tamawashi Ichiro

Mongolian sumo wrestler, Makuuchi division champion

Tamawashi Ichiro - Mongolian sumo wrestler, Makuuchi division champion
Born

November 16th, 1984
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Mongolia

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Competed in sumo wrestling, starting career in 2003. Achieved success in the top makuuchi division, earning the title of yusho in 2019. Represented the heya of Isegahama throughout career, demonstrating consistent performance. Gained recognition for skill and competitive spirit in tournaments.

Won the Makuuchi division yusho in 2019

Achieved a highest rank of Sekiwake

Participated in numerous top division tournaments

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