Hakuho wins Emperor's Cup title at spring sumo

Hakuho wins Emperor's Cup title at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho poses for photos with his daughter in his arm and supporters in back after winning the Emperor's Cup title with a perfect 15-0 record at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 29. (Kyodo)

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