Kinkaiyama Ryū Explained

Native Name:金開山 龍
Kinkaiyama Ryū
Birth Name:Ryusui Kin
Birth Date:1976 1, df=yes
Birth Place:Ōmura, Nagasaki, Japan
Weight:156kg (344lb)
Heya:Dewanoumi
Record:469-453-35
Debut:March, 1991
Highestrank:Maegashira 6 (November, 2003)
Retireddate:May, 2006
Eldername:Takasaki
Yushos:3 (Jūryō)
1 (Makushita)
Update:Sep. 2012

Kinkaiyama Ryū (born 7 January 1976 as Ryusui Kin) is a former sumo wrestler from Ōmura, Nagasaki, Japan. He made his professional debut in March 1991, and reached the top division in July 1998. His highest rank was maegashira 6. He retired in May 2006, and as of 2016 he is an elder in the Japan Sumo Association under the name Takasaki.[1]

He was responsible for the "Ozumo Beyond 2020 Tournament" held in the Ryogoku Kokugikan in October 2017 to increase awareness of sumo among minority groups such as foreigners and people with disabilities, in preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.[2]

He was married in February 2005.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oyakata (Coaches) . Nihon Sumo Kyokai . 2016-08-17.
  2. News: Sumo venue holds barrier-free event, aims for inclusive 2020 Tokyo Games. Mainichi Daily News . 15 October 2017. The Mainichi. 16 April 2019.
  3. Web site: Kinkaiyama gets married. Kintamayama. 4 February 2005. Sumo Forum. 16 April 2019.