Nikko Rinichi - 日煌 凜一 (born October 1, 2001) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Chikushino, Fukuoka. He made his debut in July 2020 and currently wrestles for Michinoku Stable. His highest rank as of 2025 is sandanme 44.
Career[]
Yasunishi joined Michinoku stable and made his professional debut in July 2020. In January 2023, Yasunishi finished with a strong 6-1 record and was promoted to the sandanme division for the following March 2023 tournament. However, Yasunishi has not yet been able to establish himself in sandanme. In September 2023, he was given the shikona "Nikko" (日煌).[1]
Controversy[]
Victim of Assault Scandal[]
In May 2023, Michinoku Stable was the subject of controversy because a senior wrestler, Kirinofuji assaulted Nikko, with a frying pan and whipped him with a jump rope. Stablemaster Michinoku was also accused of having covered these facts of violence by contributing directly to the fact that the aggressor can remain within the stable in a first time, then, in a second time, to the fact that the aggressor can retire with dignity and without any charges brought against him. Hanakago-Oyakata Daijuyama the director of the Compliance Department, is also implicated for having let the aggressor go unpunished, despite having been informed late and by Nikko.[2]
Fighting Style[]
Nikko defeats Sachinofuji by yorikiri (force out)
Nikko is proficient in both fighting on the mawashi (yotsu-sumo) or with pushing and thrusting techniques (oshi-sumo). His most common techniques are oshidashi (push out), yorikiri (force out) and shitatenage (underarm throw).[3]
Record[]
Division Results[]
- Total: 103-100/203 (30 basho)
- Sandanme: 27-36/63 (9 basho)
- Jonidan: 67-59/126 (18 basho)
- Jonokuchi: 9-5/14 (2 basho)
Shikona History[]
- Yasunishi Rintaro (2020.07 - 2023.07)
- Nikko Rinichi (2023.09 - )
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