Kototsubaki Katsuyuki (born 6 December 1960 as Katsuyuki Tokashiki) is a former

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wrestler from Naha, Okinawa,

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. He made his professional debut in March 1976, and reached the top division in January 1991. His highest rank was '' maegashira'' 3. His favourite

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were tsuki/oshi (pushing and thrusting). He retired in March 1995, and became an

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in the Japan Sumo Association under the name Shiratama. He joined the Sumo Association's special executive group, below the 10 directors and 3 deputy directors, on 30 March 2022.

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1960 births Living people Japanese sumo wrestlers Sumo people from Okinawa Prefecture {{sumo-bio-stub

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