Kyokai Information
Goeido Promoted To Ozeki
The Nihon Sumo Kyokai is proud to announce that on July 30, 2014, following a special board of directors meeting, Sekiwake Goeido (Sakaigawa Beya) was promoted to the rank of ozeki.
| New Ozeki Goeido Gotaro |
|
| Heya | Sakaigawa |
|---|---|
| Name | Gotaro Sawai |
| Ring Name History | Sawai → Goeido |
| Date of Birth | April 6, 1986 |
| Place of Birth | Osaka |
| Height | 183.0cm |
| Weight | 156.0kg |
| Career Record | 436-299-25 |
| Makuuchi Division Career Record | 327-248-25 |
| Makushita Division Championships | 2 |
| Sandanme Division Championships | 1 |
| Jonokuchi Division Championships | 1 |
| Outstanding Performance Award | 5 |
| Fighting Spirit Prize | 3 |
| Technique Prize | 3 |
| Kinbhoshi | 1 |
| Favorite Grip/Techniques | migi-yotsu/yori |
| Debut | January, 2005 |
| Juryo Debut | November, 2006 |
| Makuuchi Debut | September, 2007 |
| Sanyaku Debut | November, 2008 |
（after July 2014）