Aonishiki wins elite sumo title, draws praise from fellow Ukrainians

Ukrainian prodigy Aonishiki won an elite championship title on Sunday, the first sumo wrestler from his country to do so, just three and a half years after evacuating following Russia's invasion, drawing praise from his fellow citizens.His achievement has inspired Ukrainians living in Japan, including Nataliia Lysenko, the 46-year-old manager of "Kraiany" cafe in Tokyo, who recalled Aonishiki's visit there and quoted the 21-year-old as saying he "wants to encourage Ukraine by winning the championship."She said Aonishiki, who started sumo at age 7 and became fascinated with the sport after w…READ FULL ARTICLE