Hakuho wins 9th career title at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (in back) uses his right hand to press down the head of countryman Ama (R) and overpower him in a playoff to win his third consecutive title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov 23.

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