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Fujinokawa Gives Kyoto 1st Sekiwake in 2 Centuries

Kyoto Prefecture’s long wait for a wrestler to reach the rank of sekiwake is finally over. Hopefully it won’t take another two centuries for the next one.

  • Fujinokawa becomes Kyoto's first sekiwake in 198 years.
  • 21-year-old Isenoumi stable member reaches sekiwake.
  • Ties for 10th fastest rise since 1958 system.

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