Hakuho breaks silence on critical remarks

Hakuho breaks silence on critical remarks

Yokozuna Hakuho speaks at a press conference in the western Japan city of Sakai on Feb. 23, 2015, on the occasion of the release of rankings for the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in March. Touching on his criticism for the first time over ringside judges who had called a do-over in his bout against ozeki Kisenosato at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in January, Hakuho said he had only been speaking his mind. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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