Sumo: Hoshoryu promoted to yokozuna

Sumo: Hoshoryu promoted to yokozuna

Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu (C) is kissed by his parents at his stable in Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2025, following his promotion to the sport's highest rank of yokozuna, or grand champion, earlier in the day.

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