He joined sumo in 1998, making the top division for the first time in 2003.

He joined sumo in March 2000, shortly before his 17th birthday, making him young by the standards of most foreign recruits.

They were the first Mongolians ever to join sumo.

He joined professional sumo in 1987, reaching the top division in 1996.

He joined professional sumo in 2005, reaching the top division in 2010.

He joined professional sumo in 1981, reaching the top makuuchi division just two years later.

He joined professional sumo in March 1927 at the age of 15, recruited by Tatsunami stable.

He joined sumo in 1979 and made the top makuuchi division in 1985.

He was determined to join professional sumo, in spite of some opposition from his family.

He joined sumo in 1981, wrestling out of Futagoyama stable.