Takamisakari Seiken, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Takamisakari Seiken

Sumo wrestler

Date of Birth: 12-May-1976

Place of Birth: Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan

Profession: rikishi

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Takamisakari Seiken

  • Takamisakari Seiken (born May 12, 1976 as Seiken Kato) is a former sumo wrestler from Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
  • A former amateur champion, he turned professional in 1999 and established himself in the top division in 2002 after a brief appearance in 2000.
  • He received five special prizes for his achievements in tournaments and earned two gold stars for defeating yokozuna.
  • The highest rank he reached was komusubi, which he held on two occasions.
  • He was one of the most popular wrestlers in sumo in his time, largely due to his eccentric warm-ups before his matches.
  • He retired in January 2013 and is now a coach at Azumazeki stable, having taken the toshiyori-kabu Furiwake-oyakata.

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