Japanese sumo wrestler Tsurugisho, currently ranked as a West Juryo 11, officially announced his engagement to 29-year-old flight attendant Yuka on January 9. The couple, who have been living together in Saitama Prefecture, plan to submit their marriage registration on January 11, coinciding with the opening day of the New Year Basho. In a unique tribute to his profession, the couple has decided to register their permanent domicile at the Ryogoku Kokugikan, Japan's iconic sumo stadium.
The pair first met through mutual friends in August 2021 and began dating the following year after finding comfort in each other's company. A wedding ceremony is scheduled for June 6, with Tsurugisho expressing a strong determination to achieve a winning record in the upcoming tournament to maintain his professional status.
