• 5 years ago
Georgia-born Levan Gorgadze moved to Japan to become a sumo wrestler 15 years ago despite his mother’s disapproval. Now, he is an ozeki, the second-highest grade after yokozuna, the grand champion and makes his mother, family and village proud.

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