Tokayev meets Kazakh sumo wrestler in Tokyo

Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with professional sumo wrestler Yersin Baltagul in Tokyo, citing Akorda.

The President emphasized that fellow Kazakh citizens are proud of Yersin Baltagul’s achievements. Having received an education in Japan, the wrestler has been performing well at the world level for ten years, demonstrating outstanding results.

Photo by the press service of Akorda

President Tokayev also noted that during today’s audience with Emperor Naruhito, the conversation also touched on the achievements of the Kazakh wrestler.

The Kazakh sumo wrestler received the name Kinbōzan in honor of a mountain towering over Kumamoto Prefecture - the hometown of his trainer and founder of the sumo stable, the oyakata Kise.

Yersin Baltagul is the first Kazakh wrestler to achieve major success in professional sumo.