Kyokai Information
Takayasu Promoted To Ozeki
The Nihon Sumo Kyokai is proud to announce that on May 31, 2017, following a special board of directors meeting, Sekiwake Takayasu (Tagonoura Beya) was promoted to the rank of ozeki.
| New Ozeki Takayasu Akira |
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| Heya | Tagonoura |
|---|---|
| Name | Akira Takayasu |
| Ring Name History | Takayasu |
| Date of Birth | February 28, 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Ibaraki |
| Height | 186.0cm |
| Weight | 174.0kg |
| Career Record | 438-367-11 |
| Makuuchi Division Career Record | 278-251-11 |
| Makushita Division Championships | 1 |
| Outstanding Performance Award | 3 |
| Fighting Spirit Prize | 4 |
| Technique Prize | 2 |
| Kinbhoshi | 4 |
| Favorite Grip/Techniques | /tsuki, oshi |
| Debut | March, 2005 |
| Juryo Debut | November, 2010 |
| Makuuchi Debut | July, 2011 |
| Sanyaku Debut | September, 2013 |
（after May 2017）