A teenage prodigy from the wrestling mats of Kochi Prefecture surprised the wrestling community by winning the U17 world title in 2016. She continued her ascent, defeating formidable opponents such as Helen Maroulis and Risako Kinjo, ultimately securing Olympic gold in Paris. Yet, after reaching that summit, the fire that once burned so brightly flickered out. For 24-year-old Tsugumi Sakurai, it is now time to walk away. The Japanese wrestler ha…