Kyokai Information
Terunofuji Promoted As The 73rd Yokozuna In History
The Nihon Sumo Kyokai is proud to announce that on July 21, 2021, following a special board of directors meeting, Ozeki Terunofuji (Isegahama Beya) was promoted to the rank of Yokozuna. He now becomes the 73rd yokozuna in history.
| The 73rd Yokozuna Terunofuji Haruo |
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| Heya | Isegahama |
|---|---|
| Name | Gantulga Ganerdene |
| Ring Name History | Wakamisho → Terunofuji |
| Date of Birth | November 29, 1991 |
| Place of Birth | Mongolia |
| Height | 192.0cm |
| Weight | 177.0kg |
| Career Record | 409-235-80 |
| Makuuchi Division Career Record | 252-167-46 |
| Makuuchi Division Championships | 4 |
| Juryo Division Championships | 2 |
| Makushita Division Championships | 1 |
| Outstanding Performance Award | 3 |
| Fighting Spirit Prize | 3 |
| Technique Prize | 3 |
| Favorite Grip/Techniques | migi-yotsu/yori |
| Debut | May, 2011 |
| Juryo Debut | September, 2013 |
| Makuuchi Debut | March, 2014 |
| Sanyaku Debut | March, 2015 |
| Ozeki Promotion | July, 2015 |
(after July 2021)