Byambajav "Bymaba" Ulambayar left his family in Mongolia when he was 16 years old to go to Japan and become a sumo wrestler. He didn't speak the language or know the culture. Byamba is a four-time World Sumo Champion and one of the biggest (no pun intended) names in the sport. He has been featured in TV shows, movies, magazines, and commercials. He has also performed in more than 800 live sumo exhibitions around the world. "It's not just about sumo, it's a lifestyle," he says. "You have to learn how to clean, how to cook, and of course, how to wrestle. You're going to learn a lot of things." Link in bio.
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