Remembering Sumo Legend Master Niseyama: The Izutsu Three Brothers and His Impact on the Sport

2023-12-17 13:11:39

Born in Kagoshima Prefecture, Seniyama Master is the third son of three brothers, known as the “Izutsu Three Brothers,” along with former Juryo player Tsurumineyama, former Sekiwake Sakahoko, and the previous generation Master Izutsu. I stepped on it.

As a sumo wrestler, he gained popularity among fans for his intense strength that he displayed from his slender body, and in the spring tournament of 1989, he was promoted to sekiwake and, along with his older brother Sakahoko, became the first brothers in the history of sumo to hold three roles at the same time.

His total participation record is 1,795 times, which is the 4th highest in history, and his record of consecutive appearances in Makuuchi is 1,063 times, which is the 4th place in history, and his record of consecutive appearances in Makuuchi is 93 places, which is the 6th place in history, and he has many records in his more than 23 years of dohyo life. I left.

After retiring, he took on the old man’s name “Nakuyama,” and as his mentor, he trained former Komusubi Toyomasho’s Tatetagawa master and Komusubi’s Aen, who won his first championship at the Kyushu tournament last year.

According to sources, Master Niseyama passed away on the night of the 17th at a hospital in Tokyo. He was 60 years old.

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