is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He is a member of Futagoyama stable. He made his debut in January 2020 and reached the second-highest division in July 2024.
Early life and sumo background Nabatame is the son of a Japanese father and a Thai mother. His father left while he was in elementary school, leaving Nabatame's mother to raise him and his younger brother alone. The difficult situation eventually led to Nabatame being placed in a children's home at the age of 14. His mother visited him regularly during that time, and Nabatame has stated that his desire to repay her love is a source of strength for him in his sumo journey.
Nabatame attended Yaita High School and trained in the school's sumo club. During this time he placed second in the Kanto High School Sumo Invitational Tournament.
Career Nabatame was recruited to Futagoyama stable by the stablemaster (former Miyabiyama). He made his professional debut in the January 2020 tournament. Nabatame adopted his family name, Nabatame, as his ring name but has expressed a desire to be named after his master someday. During the May 2024 tournament, Nabatame finally secured his promotion to jūryō when he defeated jūryō debutant in a promotion-demotion match on day 15 and finishing with a record at Makushita 2 west.
Nabatame made his debut in the July 2024 tournament at the rank of jūryō 14 west, becoming the second produced by Futagoyama stable, after Rōga, and the tenth from Tochigi Prefecture in the post-war era.
Fighting style Nabatame is an specialist, preferring pushing and thrusting techniques to grabbing the opponent's belt. (push out), (thrust out), and (thrust down) account for about 75% of his recorded wins.
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