Hakuho's ring-entering ceremony

Hakuho's ring-entering ceremony

ISE, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (3rd from L) and Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hanaregoma (2nd from L) visit the Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on July 8, 2011, ahead of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho could surpass legendary yokozuna Asashoryu by winning the 15-day tournament beginning July 10, making it an unprecedented eighth consecutive tournament won by the 26-year-old Mongolian.

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