Masudayama Yasuhito, Date of Birth

    

Masudayama Yasuhito

Sumo wrestler

Date of Birth: 10-Apr-1951

Profession: rikishi

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Masudayama Yasuhito

  • Masudayama Yasuhito (??? ??, born 10 April 1951 as Shigeru Masuda) is a former sumo wrestler from Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan.
  • He made his professional debut in March 1974, and reached the top division in November 1976.
  • His highest rank was sekiwake.
  • He retired in July 1989 and became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association under the name Chiganoura.
  • He was the oldest man in any of the professional sumo divisions at the time of his retirement.
  • He set up Chiganoura stable in 2004 at the age of 53, after he was passed over for the head coach position at Kasugano stable the previous year.
  • He retired upon reaching 65 years of age in April 2016, but was re-employed by his stable as a consultant.

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