Nicholas Tarasenko, a 15-year-old from Hull, has embarked on an ambitious journey to Japan to become a professional sumo wrestler. As the second Briton to join a sumo stable, he aims for the prestigious title of yokozuna, after impressing with his skills and dedication to mastering the Japanese language. Following his success in amateur tournaments and encouragement from his family, especially his father Georgi, Tarasenko is poised to develop his talent in a sport that has seen limited foreign participation since the 2000s.
Tarasenko's impressive journey to Japan reflects his ambition and dedication to becoming a grand champion sumo wrestler, marking a significant achievement for British representation in the sport.
His father expressed confidence in Nicholas’s adaptability and growth within the sumo culture, emphasizing the familial bonds created in the environment of the stable.
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