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January 24, 2021 at 18:50 JST
Daieisho receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 24. (Tsubasa Setoguchi)
Rank-and-file Daieisho clinched his first career victory at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 24 in a race marked by no-shows due to the COVID-19 pandemic and disappointing performances by high-ranked competitors. [Read More]
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