History of Aonishiki Arata in Timeline

Aonishiki Arata is a Ukrainian professional sumo wrestler hailing from Vinnytsia, Vinnytska Oblast. He is the second Ukrainian to join the world of professional sumo wrestling, following Shishi's debut in 2020. Aonishiki competes out of Ajigawa stable and has achieved a highest rank of sekiwake.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1958: Introduction of the Six-Tournament System

In 1958, the six-tournament system was introduced in sumo wrestling. Aonishiki became the fifth fastest promotion since the introduction of the six-tournament system after his debut.

1960: Introduction of the seven-day tournament system

In 1960, the seven-day tournament system for wrestlers in makushita and below was introduced.

1984: Konishiki sets speed record

In 1984, Konishiki set the record of 14 tournaments to get his first gold star in the six-tournament system.

1991: Akebono's Promotion

In 1991, Akebono became the first new sekiwake since to secure winning records in every tournament while climbing from the bottom jonokuchi division to sumo's third-highest rank.

2002: Inspiration from Takanohana vs. Asashōryū

In 2002, Yavhusishyn watched an online video of the match between yokozuna Takanohana and then-ōzeki Asashōryū during the Autumn Tournament, which inspired him and planted the idea of becoming a professional wrestler.

March 23, 2004: Birth of Aonishiki Arata

On March 23, 2004, Aonishiki Arata, born Danylo Yavhusishyn, was born in Vinnytsia, Vinnytska Oblast, Ukraine.

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2019: Tomokaze matched record

In 2019, Tomokaze matched the speed record of 14 tournaments to get his first gold star in the six-tournament system.

2019: Meeting with Arata Yamanaka

In 2019, Yavhusishyn met Arata Yamanaka, Kansai University sumo club captain, at the World Junior Championships, forming a friendship that would later help him seek refuge in Japan.

2019: Third Place at World Junior Sumo Championships

In 2019, Yavhusishyn placed third at the World Junior Sumo Championships.

2021: Ninth Place at World Cadets Wrestling Championships

In 2021, Yavhusishyn finished ninth at the World Cadets Wrestling Championships in the Men's 110.0 kg category.

February 2022: Leaving Ukraine due to Russian Invasion

In February 2022, due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Yavhusishyn decided to leave his country and seek refuge in Germany before arriving in Japan in April.

December 2022: Accepted into Ajigawa Stable

In December 2022, Yavhusishyn was formally accepted as one of Ajigawa stable's first recruits, overcoming initial reluctance due to recruitment restrictions and cultural concerns.

July 2023: Anōsho wins Jonokuchi Division

During his first professional tournament, Aonishiki won the jonokuchi division. Before him, Anōsho also won this division in July 2023.

July 2023: Joining Ajigawa stable's training camp

In July 2023, Yavhusishyn officially joined Ajigawa stable's training camp and took the new apprentice examination.

January 2024: Jonidan division championship

In January 2024, Aonishiki won the jonidan division after a playoff against Kokonoe stable's Chiyotaiko, claiming his second championship.

March 2024: Promotion to Sandanme and End of Winning Streak

In the March 2024 tournament, Aonishiki was promoted to sandanme, but his 20-bout winning streak since his debut ended with a loss to Nagamura.

June 2024: Training with Wakatakakage

In June 2024, Aonishiki was helped by Wakatakakage who assisted him with training.

2024: Inspiration from Summer Olympics

In 2024, Aonishiki admitted to being inspired by the country's results at the Summer Olympics during the press conference for jūryō promotions.

July 2025: Comparison to Tamanoi

Following Aonishiki's third straight 11-win tournament in the top division, in July 2025, Kokonoe compared Aonishiki's style to that of Tamanoi.

September 2025: Favorite Ukrainian Dishes

In September 2025, Aonishiki Arata mentioned in an interview that his favorite dishes in Ukrainian cuisine are the ones his mother makes.

September 2025: Promotion to Komusubi

In September 2025, Aonishiki was promoted to the rank of komusubi and also achieved his 100th victory since turning professional and finished the tournament with eleven wins. For his performances, he was awarded the Technique Prize for the second consecutive tournament.

2025: Competition with Shishi

During the 2025 January tournament, Aonishiki established himself as one of the leaders of the competition, competing with Shishi.

2025: Rare techniques and weight training

During the 2025 January tournament, Aonishiki used rare techniques and made efforts to gain weight and work on his strength training.

2025: July Tournament

During the 2025 July tournament in Nagoya, Aonishiki earned his first ever career kinboshi on the third day by defeating yokozuna Hōshōryū and also was awarded runner-up in a five-way tie with Atamifuji, Kusano, Ōnosato, and Tamawashi, also earning the Technique prize.

2025: Performances during May Tournament

During the 2025 May tournament, Aonishiki had a strong showing, finishing with an eleventh victory and winning his second Fighting Spirit special prize.

2025: Promotion to the Top Division

In the 2025 March tournament, Aonishiki was officially promoted to the top division. This tied him with both Takerufuji and the former Jōkōryū as the fastest to be promoted from debut to the top division.