THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
September 27, 2021 at 18:47 JST
Yokozuna Hakuho receives the Emperor’s Cup from Hakkaku, chairman of the Japan Sumo Association, during the awards ceremony at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 18. (Asahi Shimbun file photo)
Yokozuna Hakuho, who won a record 45 career championships in an illustrious career that saw him dominate the sport for a decade, has decided to retire, sources said on Sept. 27. [Read More]
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