TOKYO - A month after securing his first Emperor's Cup and promotion to ozeki, Ukrainian star Aonishiki wore a relaxed demeanor on Monday finding his name at the second highest rank for the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
The 21-year-old touched on the excitement in reaching the rank in what is the fastest ascension from the bottom of the sport's pyramid after only 14 meets, but was constant in his message that even ozeki is a stop on the way to yokozuna, the sport's pinnacle.
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