Mongolian-born sumo legend Kyokutenho retires

Undated photo shows sumo wrestler Kyokutenho, who announced his retirement on July 27, 2015, at the age of 40. He wrestled in a record 1,470 bouts in the elite makuuchi division. At 37 years, 8 months old, Kyokutenho became the oldest wrestler in the modern era to win his first career title at the 2012 Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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