Who Is Tamashōhō Manpei? Age, Biography and Wiki
Tamashōhō Manpei, born on March 6, 1993, is a renowned Mongolian sumo wrestler, known for his impressive skills and dedication to the sport. As of 2025, he is 32 years old. His journey began in Mongolia before he made his way to Japan, where he trained rigorously to compete in the prestigious world of sumo wrestling.
Tamashōhō has made a name for himself with a unique sumo style and remarkable achievements that have earned him respect among his peers and fans alike. His wiki page provides deeper insights into his career progression and notable accomplishments.
| Occupation | Wrestlers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 6, 1993 |
| Age | 32 Years |
| Birth Place | Ulaanbaatar 🇲🇳 Mongolia |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | Mongolia |
Popularity
Tamashōhō Manpei's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Tamashōhō Manpei stands tall at an impressive height of 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) and weighs approximately 280 pounds (127 kg). His robust physique is complemented by his well-toned muscles, essential for a successful sumo wrestling career. His body stats reflect years of dedication to training and maintaining peak physical condition, which plays a significant role in his performance on the dohyo.
At the November 2022 tournament, Tamashōhō won all 7 of his matches and went on to win the makushita tournament. During this tournament, he defeated the former ōzeki Asanoyama and inflicted his only defeat of the tournament on him by hatakikomi.
At the next tournament, in January 2023, he was promoted to the rank of East Makushita 1, being then in a situation of potential promotion in the jūryō division. In his last match he won for the fourth time in seven matches, beating former maegashira and upper-division wrestler Terutsuyoshi.
At the ranking preparation meeting on 25 January of the same year, it was confirmed that Tamashōhō would be promoted to jūryō for the March tournament in Osaka. This promotion makes Tamashōhō the second slowest foreign wrestler, at 68 tournaments in professional sumo, to reach this rank behind fellow Mongolian and his 71 tournaments.
He was also the third lightest sekitori at the time. At the time of his promotion, observers noted the unusual situation in which two of the four wrestlers in Kataonami stable wore white training mawashi, a privilege for wrestlers who have reached sekitori status.
Tamashōhō's promotion to jūryō also posed a logistical problem, since a sekitori is supposed to have one or more tsukebito (assistant) depending on his rank and division. Tamashōhō having been promoted to jūryō, however, had to remain Tamawashi's tsukebito for some time to allow Tamawashi to recruit a new assistant.
In preparation for his first tournament as a sekitori, Tamashōhō worked on his weight gain and gained 8 kg, something he had been struggling to work on.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Tamashōhō Manpei is known to keep his personal life private, which includes aspects of his family and relationships. He has not publicly disclosed any information regarding a girlfriend, boyfriend, or marital status, leaving fans curious about his romantic life. However, it is speculated that he might be focusing primarily on his career and professional growth at this stage.
His father was a famous bökh and judo coach whose students included Asashōryū, Harumafuji, Asasekiryū, Tokitenku, Hakuba and Ryūō. Tamashōhō though had no interest in wrestling at first, preferring basketball or ice skating.
He however changed his mind and came to Japan at the invitation of yokozuna Harumafuji to become a rikishi, or professional sumo wrestler, in September 2010. He first made a deal to join Takashima stable, run at the time by former sekiwake Kōbōyama. However his visa expired and he temporarily returned to Mongolia.
At his return the stable closed because its only remaining wrestler had retired before Tamashōhō had the chance to pass the new apprentice examination, and so he was transferred to Kasugayama stable.
Because he had not yet started to wrestle for Takashima stable, Tamashōhō is not officially listed as a member of the stable on his record, although his membership to five different stables is regularly noted and mentioned by the press.
Beginning his career in maezumō, he was given the shikona, or ring name, Takakasuga (高春日) a combination of the first kanji of Kōbōyama's own name, the oyakata who should have been his master, and the first two kanji of his master at Kasugayama stable (former maegashira Kasugafuji).
During his years at Kasugayama stable, Tamashōhō came close to winning the sandanme championship in March 2014, but failed in a playoff against Chiyoarashi. He then climbed the ranks and was promoted to the makushita division for November 2013, just two years after his professional debut.
However, in 2016, the new master of his stable, the 21st Kasugayama (former maegashira Hamanishiki), was ordered by the Japan Sumo Association to resign his position of stablemaster after a dispute over the acquisition of a coaching licence between him and his predecessor was settled in court.
In the first time, the majority of the wrestlers were transferred to Oitekaze stable, but in the same month, the 15th Nakagawa (former maegashira Asahisato) announced he took over the stable, renaming it after his own title. In the span of a month Tamashōhō hence transferred from Oitekaze to Nakagawa stable.
Later in the year he received a new shikona inspired by the name of a patron of his new stable and was hence renamed Tanegashima (種子島).
In November 2017 he changed his shikona again and was renamed Kyokusōten (旭蒼天), after the first kanji of his master Nakagawa's former wrestling name and to evoke the colour of the Mongolian sky, which he likes. This reference will also be reused when he was promoted to the rank of jūryō while choosing the colour of his shimekomi.
In March 2020, Tamashōhō was in contention to win the makushita tournament, having won his first 6 bouts. He failed, however, being defeated by Nishikifuji who went on to win the championship.
At the beginning of July of the same year, reports emerged that the Sumo Association's compliance department was investigating complaints by wrestlers at the stable of power harassment leveled against the stablemaster and on the 13th of the same month it was decided that the stable would close down, with the remaining wrestlers and staff to be dist
ributed between seven stables.
Tamashōhō was therefore transferred to Kataonami stable and adopted his current shikona, given to him to evoke the 14th Kataonami (the former sekiwake Tamakasuga) and the hopes of his master that he would "live a righteous life".
Commenting on his five stable changes, Tamashōhō expressed his gratitude for having learned from five different masters.
Net Worth and Salary
Tamashōhō's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million as of 2025. His earnings primarily stem from his sumo wrestling career, endorsements, and appearances in various events. Salary estimates for sumo wrestlers can vary significantly based on their rank and popularity; however, Tamashōhō's earnings reflect his success and prominence in the sport. His financial acumen is also worth noting, as he invests in various business ventures that are discreetly kept from the public eye.
Career, Business and Investments
With a career that began in the lower divisions of sumo, Tamashōhō Manpei has risen through the ranks to establish himself in the professional sumo world. His skills, alongside hard work and determination, have led to numerous victories and titles.
In addition to his wrestling career, Tamashōhō also engages in business ventures that capitalize on his celebrity status, including potential endorsements in sports apparel and collaborations with brands seeking to reach his audience. He is known for possessing a keen interest in investments, particularly in sports-related businesses, which help to secure his financial future.
Social Network
Tamashōhō Manpei actively engages with his fans through social media platforms, including Instagram and Twitter. He often shares workout routines, updates on his matches, and glimpses into his personal life, offering fans a closer connection to his journey. His social media presence has allowed him to build a loyal fanbase, making it easier for him to interact and connect with supporters worldwide.
Following a 10-win performance in the November 2024 tournament at the rank of 4, Tamashōhō earned a promotion to the top division for the first time in his 13-year professional career.
Tamashōhō is the first new wrestler for Kataonami stable since the promotion of fellow Mongolian and brother-in-law Tamawashi in 2008, as well as the first top-division wrestler for his stablemaster, former Tamakasuga.
He is also the slowest foreign-born competitor to be promoted to the top division, having done so in 79 tournaments, and well as the eighth oldest wrestler of any nationality to do so in the post-war era. Tamashōhō said he was happy and was glad to achieve his goal of top-division promotion.
His stablemaster said that he did not expect Tamashōhō to be promoted, noting that he was lucky since two of his ten wins at the prior tournament came by default and foul.
Education
Although specific details about Tamashōhō's educational background are limited, he is believed to have received training in sumo wrestling from a young age. His education likely focused on honing his skills in the sport, and he is considered a dedicated athlete with a deep understanding of the techniques involved in competitive sumo wrestling.
