Kototsubaki Katsuyuki Explained

Native Name:琴椿 克之
Kototsubaki Katsuyuki
Birth Name:Katsuyuki Tokashiki
Birth Date:1960 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Naha, Okinawa, Japan
Weight:145kg (320lb)
Heya:Sadogatake
Record:530-481-51
Debut:March, 1976
Highestrank:Maegashira 3 (July, 1992)
Retireddate:March, 1995
Eldername:Shiratama
Update:Sep. 2012

Kototsubaki Katsuyuki (born 6 December 1960 as Katsuyuki Tokashiki) is a former sumo wrestler from Naha, Okinawa, Japan. He made his professional debut in March 1976, and reached the top division in January 1991. His highest rank was maegashira 3. His favourite techniques were tsuki/oshi (pushing and thrusting).[1] He retired in March 1995, and became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association under the name Shiratama.[2] He joined the Sumo Association's special executive group, below the 10 directors and 3 deputy directors, on 30 March 2022.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sumo World Magazine. July 1993. Sumo World. 30. 6 September 2022.
  2. Web site: Oyakata (Coaches) . Nihon Sumo Kyokai . September 6, 2022.
  3. Web site: Why is Michinoku a director and Kokonoe a special executive? Deciphering the duties of the elders of the Japan Sumo Association. Nikkan Sports. 6 April 2022. 6 September 2022.