Career
Aonishiki is a Ukrainian *rikishi* competing for Ajigawa *heya*. He debuted in July 2023 and has climbed to *ozeki* rank. His recent history shows volatility: a strong 12–3 performance in January 2026 at *ozeki* 1 West, followed by *make-koshi* in March 2026 (7–8), full withdrawal in May 2026, and demotion to *sekiwake* 2 West. A decisive 12–3 record in July 2026 secured his return to *ozeki* 2 East for the current tournament. At 182 cm and 142 kg, he brings physicality to the upper ranks.
His attack centers on *yotsu-zumō*, with throwing and twisting techniques as secondary weapons.
- May 2026 Basho
- Withdrew from the entire May 2026 tournament while ranked *ozeki* 1 West, resulting in demotion to *sekiwake*.
- July 2026 Basho
- Posted 12–3 at *sekiwake* 2 West in July 2026, earning immediate promotion back to *ozeki*.
- March 2026 Basho
- *Make-koshi* at *ozeki* 1 East in March 2026, finishing 7–8.
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Profile
- Origin
- Ukraine
- Born
- 2004-03-23 (age 22)
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 142 kg
Kimarite fingerprint
A fingerprint of fighting style — the 82 kimarite compressed into five families: push, force, throw, twist, and trip. Aggregated across 12 career wins. See definitions
- Push
- 1
- Force
- 6
- Throw
- 3
- Twist
- 2
- Trip
- 0
- Other
- 0
Recent results
Debut: 2023-07
- 2026-09 Ozeki 2 East 0-0
- 2026-07 Sekiwake 2 West 12-3
- 2026-05 Ozeki 1 West 0-0-15
- 2026-03 Ozeki 1 East 7-8
- 2026-01 Ozeki 1 West 12-3
- 2025-11 Sekiwake 1 East 12-3
Deeper career trajectory and match-by-match history will be added in the future.