In brief
On May 28, 2025, history was made in the world of sumo wrestling as Onosato Daiki was promoted to yokozuna, becoming the first Japanese wrestler to earn the grand champion title in eight years. His rise comes at a time when dominance in the sport has shifted largely to Mongolian wrestlers. Traditionally, the yokozuna title is attained by winning two consecutive top-division tournaments, a feat Onosato accomplished in March and again recently in Tokyo. He achieved this remarkable status after just 13 tournaments, the fastest ascent in the current system, which has been in place since the 1950s. Onosato expressed his commitment to maintaining his unique wrestling style and becoming an unparalleled yokozuna. Currently, he shares the elite rank with the Mongolian yokozuna Hoshoryu, who finished strong in the latest tournament.
