October 1, 2021 at 16:06 JST
Yokozuna Hakuho protests his loss to sekiwake Yoshikaze during a tournament on Nov. 22, 2017, after what he believed was a false start. The yokozuna stood in silent protest with his arm raised and delayed the ceremony marking his opponent as the victor. (The Asahi Shimbun file photo)
Yokozuna Hakuho has retired after a glorious sumo career of more than two decades that has not only seen him shatter many records but also raised serious questions about the future of the ancient Japanese sport. [Read More]
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