A: Hey there! Did you catch the news yesterday?
B: Nope, what's up?
A: Check out Aonishiki! He became the first Ukrainian sumo wrestler to win a grand tournament!
B: Wow, really?! That's amazing! Who did he beat for that?
A: He clinched it with a playoff win over Hoshoryu, the Yokozuna Grand Champion. And get this, he has 34 wins in the past three tournaments!
B: Incredible! So, what rank does that get him now?
A: He's about to be promoted to Ozeki, the second-highest rank! He talked to reporters yesterday and said he's happy but didn't think it would happen.
B: That must feel great for him. What helped him at the latest tourney?
A: He mentioned that his experience in the title race during the Nagoya tournament earlier this year was a big help.
B: Smart guy, not thinking too much about the title and just giving his best instead.
A: Exactly! The Japan Sumo Association is having a meeting today to discuss his promotion. But he says he won't change his style no matter what rank he is.
B: That's awesome! I can't wait to see him wrestle in his own way without worrying about his rank. Great chat, buddy!
B: Nope, what's up?
A: Check out Aonishiki! He became the first Ukrainian sumo wrestler to win a grand tournament!
B: Wow, really?! That's amazing! Who did he beat for that?
A: He clinched it with a playoff win over Hoshoryu, the Yokozuna Grand Champion. And get this, he has 34 wins in the past three tournaments!
B: Incredible! So, what rank does that get him now?
A: He's about to be promoted to Ozeki, the second-highest rank! He talked to reporters yesterday and said he's happy but didn't think it would happen.
B: That must feel great for him. What helped him at the latest tourney?
A: He mentioned that his experience in the title race during the Nagoya tournament earlier this year was a big help.
B: Smart guy, not thinking too much about the title and just giving his best instead.
A: Exactly! The Japan Sumo Association is having a meeting today to discuss his promotion. But he says he won't change his style no matter what rank he is.
B: That's awesome! I can't wait to see him wrestle in his own way without worrying about his rank. Great chat, buddy!
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Aonishiki, the first Ukrainian sumo wrestler, won a grand tournament yesterday. He clinched it with a playoff win over Hoshoryu, the Yokozuna Grand Champion. With 34 wins in the past three tournaments, he's about to be promoted to Ozeki, the second-highest rank. Aonishiki credited his experience
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Category ID: conversation_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251125_02/#conversation
Date: Nov. 25, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-25
Created: 2025/11/25 04:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 21:39
Last Read: 2025/11/25 07:56