Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho recalls late champion Chiyonofuji

Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho recalls late champion Chiyonofuji

Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia speaks to reporters in the city of Fukui on Aug. 2, 2016, about his memories of former yokozuna Chiyonofuji, who died due to pancreatic cancer on July 31 at the age of 61. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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