Mongolian-born grand champion Hakuho throws Georgian Tochinoshin to extend his winning streak to 63 at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 15, 2010. Hakuho is ...

TOKYO (AP) — Hakuho, a retired “yokozuna” or grand champion and viewed by many as the sport's greatest wrestler, has quit the Japan Sumo Association after an apparent falling out with the governing ...

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TOKYO (AP) — Mongolia-born Hakuho was famous for his diligent training that led him to be the sumo grand champion — or Yokozuna — with victories in a record 45 tournaments. He achieved 1,187 wins, an ...

Sumo wrestler Aonishiki celebrates his 2025 Kyushu title win. Ready for some sumo content? That’s right, with the UFC going ...

The Mongolia-born champion, known for flouting tradition and for his sometimes rough tactics, won his final tournament in July. By Victor Mather The most accomplished sumo wrestler in history is ...

Sumo great Hakuho is retiring at the age of 36, marking the end of an era in Japanese traditional sport. The Mongolian-born Yokozuna, or grand champion, Hakuho has won a record 45 tournaments, ...

TOKYO (AP) — Sumo great Hakuho is retiring at the age of 36, marking the end of an era in Japanese traditional sport. The Mongolian-born Yokozuna, or grand champion, Hakuho has won a record 45 ...