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Enhō Yūya
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In this Japanese shikona name, the surname is Enhō.
Enhō Yūya (Japanese: 炎鵬 友哉, born 18 October 1994 as Yūya Nakamura (中村 友哉)) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Ishikawa Prefecture. He made his debut in March 2017 and was a member of Miyagino stable, under the guidance of former yokozuna Hakuhō, until his transfer to Isegahama stable in March 2024. His highest rank has been maegashira 4.
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Enhō Yūya | |
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炎鵬 友哉 | |
![]() Enhō in 2018 | |
Personal information | |
Born | Nakamura Yūya (1994-10-18) 18 October 1994 (age 29) Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture |
Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) |
Weight | 100.6 kg (222 lb) |
Career | |
Stable | Miyagino → Isegahama |
University | Kanazawa Gakuin University |
Current rank | see below |
Debut | March 2017 |
Highest rank | Maegashira 4 (March 2020) |
Championships | 1 Sandanme 1 Jonidan 1 Jonokuchi |
Special Prizes | 1 (Technique) |
* Up to date as of March 2024. |
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He is shorter and weighs significantly less than the vast majority of sumo wrestlers in the upper ranks, but has learned to use his small stature and size for maximum advantage, becoming known for toppling larger opponents. He has achieved one special prize for Technique.