Hakuho wins 9th career title at Kyushu sumo

Hakuho wins 9th career title at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (C), holding his daughter, smiles with his career ninth Emperor's Cup after he overpowered countryman Ama in a playoff to win his third consecutive title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov 23.

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