Profile
Wakamiyabi Ryuki (若雅 隆生) is a 22-year-old professional sumo wrestler hailing from Kawasaki, Kanagawa, competing under the banner of Futagoyama Stable. At 185cm, he is one of the taller wrestlers in the stable, and his lean frame of 140kg gives him a notably advantageous reach compared to many opponents.
Wakamiyabi made his professional debut in May 2022 and has steadily climbed through the lower divisions. His fighting style centers on oshi-zumo — the push-thrust approach — where his height and arm length allow him to keep opponents at distance with powerful thrusts to the chest and throat, making it difficult for shorter wrestlers to establish the belt grip they need to execute throws.
In January 2026, Wakamiyabi reached a career-high West Makushita 23, confirming his continued progress through sumo's competitive mid-tier. A fall to West Makushita 34 in March 2026 reflects the inherent volatility of the Makushita division, where a single bad record can cost several ranks — but at just 22 years old, he has ample time to resume his ascent.
For wrestlers of Wakamiyabi's height and style, the key developmental challenge is adding functional mass while maintaining mobility. Reaching the salaried Juryo division typically requires consistent results in the upper-Makushita range, and Wakamiyabi's youth and physical attributes make him a candidate for continued development over the next several years.