Former yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies at age of 61

Former yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies at age of 61

File photo shows yokozuna (grand champion) Chiyonofuji speaking to reporters in Nagoya, central Japan, in July 1981 after being promoted to sumo's highest rank. The former yokozuna died due to pancreatic cancer on July 31, 2016, at the age of 61. Chiyonofuji, whose real name was Mitsugu Akimoto, ranked third in championships with 31 wins behind Hakuho (37) and Taiho (32). (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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