Former yokozuna Taiho receives birthday honors

Former yokozuna Taiho receives birthday honors

TOKYO, Japan - Former yokozuna Taiho receives a red belt May 31 at his own stable in Tokyo's Koto Ward. Taiho, who turned 60 on May 29, will be honored in a ceremony at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugigan on June 8. The former grand champion won the Emperor's Cup for a total of 32 times in his illustrious career. The symbolic red belt took over one hour to tie.

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