Maenoshin Yasuo (born 17 April 1961 as Yasuo Sawabe) is a former
sumo
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wrestler from
Chikuho,
Fukuoka
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,
Japan
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. He made his professional debut in March 1977, and reached the
top division in November 1985. His highest rank was ''
komusubi''. He retired in March 1990. He became an elder of the
Sumo Association under the name Yamahibiki, but was forced to leave his position for disciplinary reasons in January 1997.
Career record
See also
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Glossary of sumo terms
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List of past sumo wrestlers
This is a list of prominent past wrestlers (either retired or deceased) in the sport of professional sumo. They are listed in order of the year and tournament month that they made their professional debuts. The information listed below was gleaned ...
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List of komusubi
References
1961 births
Living people
Japanese sumo wrestlers
Sumo people from Fukuoka Prefecture
Komusubi
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