Sekigawa Nikko

Sekigawa Nikko (関川 日光 born 11 November, 1896)  is a professional sumo wrestler from Ishinomaki, Tohoku, Japan. He made his debut in May 1913 and reached the top division in January 1918. He wrestles for Takashima Stable. His highest rank is Maegashira 6. In 1919 he was listed as one of the most cheerful wrestlers at the time.

Early Life
Sekigawa was born Nikko Sekigawa on November 11, 1896 to Masaichi Sekigawa (Born 1854) and Masumi Tomiko (Born 1858). He suffered from food poisoning once as a child. His parents originally expected a girl, which embarrassed Sekigawa when he learned that fact. This caused him to become a Sumo Wrestler to prove his manhood. He suffered from asthma from age 12.

Career
He joined at the same time as Ozeki Hakuho Tamasaburo and Maegashira Miyabimochi. He never scored a losing record on his way to Sekitori. Although he never did exceptionally well either, as the same thing happened when he debuted in Juryo. He scored two 6-4 records and was on his way to Maegashira.

In January 1918, Sekigawa made his Makuuchi debut along with Kokamiryu Kawahara, Temko Eien, and Tasukaru Ietsuna, He just barely scored his first Makekoshi with a 4-6 record. However, after that he has scored two more consecutive 6-4 records. Which put him at his highest rank of Maegashira 6.

Fighting style
Sekigawa's preferred grip on his opponent's belt is a right hand outside, left hand inside position. He uses almost entirely grappling techniques. His most common winning kimarite are Yorikiri and Oshidashi.