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A 23-year-old soldier is making headlines by taking on an unconventional challenge. In particular, Japan was shocked when it was revealed that he gained 64 kilograms to become a professional sumo wrestler.
On the 13th, Japanese media 'Chunichi Sports' said, "Wuja Zuon (23), a former maritime self-defense force member, passed the rookie athletic ability test held at both national institutions in Tokyo on the same day. Uza, who took the test alone, said, "I passed all the standards set by the Japanese Sumo Association in seven categories, including 50m running, handball throwing, and repetitive side jumping."
According to "Chunichi Sports" and "Nikkan Sports," Uja was a basketball and rugby player until high school. After graduating from high school, he joined the Maritime Self-Defense Force and worked, and decided to enter sumo through the introduction of his boss. In an interview with local media, Uza said, "The Sumo player challenge is a rare opportunity. I thought this was the right time. "I decided that the best place to save my physique is Sumo," he said, explaining the reason for the surprise challenge.
The most surprising thing is the change in Uja's physique. Regarding Uza's shocking weight change, Junichi Sports said, "Uza was 110kg when he joined the Maritime Self-Defense Force. "I gained 64 kilograms while preparing to enter the sumo world, and now I am 174 kilograms," he said.

Uza, who joined Onoe Beya, is currently learning the basics of sumo, including Shiko and Sriashi. Uza, who is still increasing his physique, said, "Changconabe is the best in the world. He said, "Everything is delicious regardless of the taste of salt, soy sauce, and kimchi," and added, "We are increasing it by emptying three bowls of Gobong rice every day."
Uja, who is 177 centimeters tall and weighs 174 kilograms, said, "I want to use Oshizumo (a technique to push off the opponent) as my main characteristic."
As Uza's unique history has been reported, local reactions in Japan are also hot. Japanese fans in "Yahoo Japan" and others are surprised, such as "How could a former soldier maintain that weight?" and "How did he gain more than 60kg in a short period of time?"
Uja, who passed the athletic ability test, will go through one more normal rookie test in early May and make her official debut at the competition, which opens on the 10th. Uza said, "I will continue to win for those who have been connected with me."
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