Sumo: Hoshoryu promoted to yokozuna

Sumo: Hoshoryu promoted to yokozuna

Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu (R) attends a press conference with his stablemaster Tatsunami at their stable in Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2025, following Hoshoryu's promotion to the sport's highest rank of yokozuna, or grand champion. (Pool photo)

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