Hakuho performs 'dohyo-iri' at Meiji Shrine

Hakuho performs 'dohyo-iri' at Meiji Shrine

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Hakuho performs the ''dohyo-iri'' ring-purification ceremony in front of the hall of worship at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on June 1. Hakuho, the 69th sumo wrestler to achieve the highest rank of yokozuna, performed the ritual in front of around 4,300 cheering fans.

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