A retirement ceremony for former Ozeki Champion Baruto was held in Tokyo’s Ryogoku sumo stadium on Saturday.

The 29-year-old Estonian sumo wrestler stepped into the ring for the last time and took part in an exercise session with children. His Estonian name is Kaido Hoovelson.

Baruto quickly climbed to the second highest rank in the top division making full use of his huge body and strong arms. He won the Emperor’s Cup in the 2012 January Tournament.

But a knee injury saw him drop to the second division called juryo.