The Ukrainian Sumoist refused to comment on the war: seeks Japan's citizenship

To spread: 21-year-old Sumyst from Vinnitsa Danilo Yavgusyshyn, known in Japan under the name of Aoniciki Arata, stated that in the future he would like to obtain Japan's citizenship. When asked by journalists about the war in Ukraine, the athlete answered briefly, noting that his relatives are now safe in Germany. According to The Associated Press, Yavgusyshyn left Ukraine more than three years ago, after the start of a full -scale invasion of Russia.

During this time, he was able to become one of the most famous foreign fighters in Japan. "I would like to get Japanese citizenship in the future," the athlete said during a press conference. When he was asked about the events in Ukraine, Aonoshiki replied: "My country is in a difficult situation, but I am a Sumo fighter, so I would like to talk about sports.

" He also addressed the Ukrainians with the words of support: "I hope people from Ukraine will see my duels and find them a little encouragement. " Yavgusyshyn acts under the Japanese pseudonym Aonoshiki Arat. Three months ago, he won one of the loudest victories in his career - won Mongol Hoshara, who has the title of Yokodzuni, the highest title in the world of Sumo. The athlete said that he moved to Japan in 2022 after acquaintance with the Japanese fighter at the 2019 international tournament.

He has not returned to Ukraine since then, but confesses that she dreams of visiting her: "This is a place where I was born and raised. This is my homeland, and there are many people I know. " During the press conference, he also shared that he weighs about 125 kilograms and plans to increase the weight by 10 kilograms to compete with fighters that often exceed 150 kilograms. According to Focus, this summer Ukrainian Danilo Yavgusyshyn won the highest title in Sumo.