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Chiyoshōma Fujio

Chiyoshōma Fujio, Mongolian sumo wrestler

Life at a glance

Born
1991 · July 20
Age this year
35No death recorded in our data
Known as
rikishi. Citizenship: Mongolia, Japan
Born
35th anniversary of their birth this year

Their story

Who they were

Personal life On 25 December 2018 Chiyoshōma married a fellow Mongolian at the Mongolian embassy, a graduate of Mongolian State University she came to Japan for foreign language studies. They first met in August 2014 and have been in a relationship since January 2016. [ 1 ] In May 2024 it was announced that Chiyoshōma had acquired Japanese citizenship , which is required to remain in the Sumo Association as a coach upon retirement. [ 2 ] ^ "Chiyoshōma marries fellow Mongolian" . Chunichi.

Chiyoshōma Fujio is a professional sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He made his debut in July 2009 and reached the top makuuchi division in September 2016. He wrestles for Kokonoe stable. His highest rank is maegashira 2.

Early life

Early life and sumo experience As a child, Munkhsaihan's father was the equivalent of ōzeki in Mongolian wrestling . He was at his father's side most everywhere he went, and his father would often take him to judo and wrestling practice. In addition his father and Asashōryū 's father were acquaintances. These circumstances naturally led to an interest in the sumo world. [ 1 ] He met former yokozuna Chiyonofuji when the elder came to Munkhsaihan's region on a sumo tour and through Chiyonofuji's invitation,

Path and career

Career He joined at the same time as Aoiyama and the two attended sumo school at the same time and also graduated together. He weighed only a light 87 kilograms when he first stepped into the ring, and there was concern whether or not he could make it on the dohyō . However, thinking of his father, a popular figure of high rank in Mongolian sumo, made him ashamed at the prospect of quitting early and he resolved to stick it out. From his entry into sumo until he reached the sandanme division,

Career record Chiyoshōma Fujio [ 1 ] Year January Hatsu basho, Tokyo March Haru basho, Osaka May Natsu basho, Tokyo July Nagoya basho, Nagoya September Aki basho, Tokyo November Kyūshū basho, Fukuoka 2009 x x x ( Maezumo ) East Jonokuchi #31 6–1   East Jonidan #65 3–4   2010 West Jonidan #92 5–2   East Jonidan #42 4–3   East Jonidan #17 4–3   East Sandanme #100 4–3  

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Questions about Chiyoshōma Fujio

When was Chiyoshōma Fujio born?

July 20 1991.

How old would Chiyoshōma Fujio be today?

35 this year, based on the birth year we hold. We have no death record for them in our data, which is not proof either way.

Who else was born on July 20?

Ryan James (rugby league), Alycia Debnam-Carey, Philipp Reiter and others — the list is on this page and on the date page.

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