Mongolian ironman Tamawashi became the oldest wrestler in 40 years to regain promotion to sumo s upper ranks, after the 37-year-old was listed as a komusubi on Oct. 31 in the Japan Sumo Association s rankings ahead of the Nov. 13-27 Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
The ascension of veteran Mitakeumi to the rank of ozeki and Abi to sekiwake in the latest Japan Sumo Association rankings on Feb. 28 put the spotlight on the two wrestlers perseverance.