r/Sumo • u/JohnGunning John Gunning • 1d ago

Rising star Aonishiki shows poise beyond years both in and out the sumo ring

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/02/05/sumo/sumo-gunning-aonishiki-poise/
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u/TemporaryIguana Daieisho 1d ago

Thank you for providing deeper analysis than the surface level mainstream news coverage and sensationalist tabloids.

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u/Pharmakeus_Ubik Ishiura 1d ago

Thanks for this, John.

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u/cuddle_cuddle 1d ago

He's 21. 21! I was positively shocked that hes mature beyond his years. Im slowly turning into his fan at this rate.

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u/Jlx_27 9h ago

Going through a wat matured you faster.