Mongolian wrestler Ama becomes ozeki

DAZAIFU, Japan - Sekiwake Ama of Mongolia (second from L), flanked by his stable master Isegahama (3rd from L) and Isegahama's wife, receives a message informing him of his promotion to the second-highest rank of ozeki from Japan Sumo Association officials in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 26. Ama, 24, whose real name is Davaanyam Byambadorj, received a new name, Harumafuji, upon promotion.

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