Hakuho performs 'dohyo-iri' at Meiji Shrine

Hakuho performs 'dohyo-iri' at Meiji Shrine

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Hakuho (R), the 69th sumo wrestler to achieve the highest rank of yokozuna, performs the ''dohyo-iri'' ring-purification ceremony in front of the hall of worship at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on June 1, with Makuuchi-division wrestler Aminishiki (L) acting as ''tachi-mochi'' (sword bearer).

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