Kasuganishiki Takahiro, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Kasuganishiki Takahiro

Sumo wrestler

Date of Birth: 22-Aug-1975

Place of Birth: Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Profession: rikishi

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Kasuganishiki Takahiro

  • Kasuganishiki Takahiro (born August 22, 1975 as Takahiro Suzuki) is a former sumo wrestler from Misaki, Isumi District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
  • He made his debut in 1991, reaching the top makuuchi division in 2002 His highest rank was maegashira 5.
  • He retired in 2011 and became an elder of the Japan Sumo Association under the name Takenawa, but admitted involvement in match-fixing after text messages were found on his mobile phone that showed he had arranged the result of bouts with fellow wrestlers the previous year.
  • His testimony was part of the Sumo Association's investigation into the affair which led to 22 other wrestlers being found guilty, most of whom were ordered to retire.
  • Given a two-year suspension, he instead left sumo completely.

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