Aoiyama Kōsuke
Aoiyama Kōsuke (Japanese: 碧山 亘右, born 19 June 1986 as Daniel Ivanov (Bulgarian: Даниел Иванов)) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler or rikishi from Elhovo, Bulgaria. He made his professional debut in 2009, reaching the top division two years later, debuting in the November 2011 tournament. Aoiyama has won four Fighting Spirit awards, one Technique award and one kinboshi for defeating a yokozuna. He has twice been runner-up in a tournament. His highest rank has been sekiwake. Aoiyama is one of the heaviest competitors in sumo, weighing around 200 kg for most tournaments. In March 2022, he obtained Japanese citizenship.
| Aoiyama Kōsuke | |
|---|---|
| 碧山 亘右 | |
Aoiyama in the January 2012 tournament | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | Daniel Ivanov 19 June 1986 Elhovo, Bulgaria |
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 180 kg (400 lb; 28 st) |
| Career | |
| Stable | Tagonoura → Kasugano |
| Current rank | see below |
| Debut | May 2009 |
| Highest rank | Sekiwake (November 2014) |
| Championships | 1 (Makushita) 1 (Jonidan) 1 (Jonokuchi) |
| Special Prizes | Fighting Spirit (4) Technique (1) |
| Gold Stars | 1 (Harumafuji) |
| * Up to date as of 26 November 2023. | |
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