Hakuho all smiles on yokozuna debut in Nagoya sumo tourney

Hakuho all smiles on yokozuna debut in Nagoya sumo tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) jump-started his debut at sumo's ultimate rank with a strong victory over compatriot Tokitenku (L) on the first day of action at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 8.

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