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Sumo tourney champ Takerufuji's triumphant return home

Takerufuji (R), who achieved a historic win in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka in March, waves to fans and well-wishers as he returns triumphant to his native town Goshogawara in Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan on May 1, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira at the time of the competition became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo tourney champ Takerufuji's triumphant return home

Takerufuji (R), who achieved a historic win in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka in March, waves to fans and well-wishers as he returns triumphant to his native town Goshogawara in Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan on May 1, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira at the time of the competition became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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Sumo tourney champ Takerufuji's triumphant return home

Takerufuji (R), who achieved a historic win in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka in March, waves to fans and well-wishers as he returns triumphant to his native town Goshogawara in Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan on May 1, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira at the time of the competition became the first wrestler since Ryogoku in 1914 to win a championship in his top-division debut.

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION (CN)

(231101) -- KUNMING, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Russian competitor Danil Pyshnyi, the global champion of the 16th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for middle school students, gives an interview at the finals of the competition in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Oct. 30, 2023. The "Chinese Bridge" is an annual international competition in which non-Chinese students demonstrate their comprehensive ability to use the Chinese language and their knowledge of Chinese culture. This year, a total of 110 middle school students from 93 countries took part in the 15-day competition. TO GO WITH "Across China: Russian student wins "Chinese Bridge" int'l championship" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION (CN)

(231101) -- KUNMING, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 30, 2023 shows the finals of the 16th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for middle school students, in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The "Chinese Bridge" is an annual international competition in which non-Chinese students demonstrate their comprehensive ability to use the Chinese language and their knowledge of Chinese culture. This year, a total of 110 middle school students from 93 countries took part in the 15-day competition. TO GO WITH "Across China: Russian student wins "Chinese Bridge" int'l championship" (Xinhua)

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Hakuho stays perfect at Kyushu sumo tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) throws down second-ranked maegashira Toyohibiki at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 13, 2014, remaining unbeaten during the first five days of the 15-day competition.

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Ichinojo pulls off another upset at autumn sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Tenth-ranked maegashira Ichinojo of Mongolia (L) throws ozeki Goeido out of the ring at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 24, 2014, day 12 of the 15-day competition.

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No stopping co-leading yokozuna at Autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (R) forces komusubi Jokoryu out of the ring at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 21, 2014, remaining unbeaten on the eighth day of the 15-day competition.

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Harumafuji suffers 4th loss at Nagoya sumo tournament

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Harumafuji (L) is pushed out of the ring by ozeki Kotoshogiku at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 23, 2014, day 11 of the 15-day competition.

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Harumafuji falls, Hakuho, Kakuryu still standing on 4th day

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Harumafuji (L) is brought down by second-ranked maegashira Yoshikaze on the fourth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 16, 2014. Harumafuji suffered his first loss in the 15-day competition.

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Yokozuna Kakuryu suffers 2nd loss at summer sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Kakuryu of Mongolia (R) is pushed out of the ring by komusubi Chiyootori in the Summer Grand Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 17, 2014, suffering his second loss in the 15-day competition.

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Yokozuna Kakuryu suffers 2nd loss at summer sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Kakuryu of Mongolia (L) is pushed out of the ring by komusubi Chiyootori in the Summer Grand Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 17, 2014, suffering his second loss in the 15-day competition.

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Kisenosato pulls out of New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Undated photo shows ozeki Kisenosato. Kisenosato pulled out of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 26, 2014, the final day of the 15-day competition, with a toe injury.

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Autumn Grand Sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (back) beats ozeki Kotoshogiku at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2013, the 12th day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho retains sole possession of the lead at the 15-day competition with 11 wins and one loss.

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Baruto suffers 2nd loss at Nagoya sumo tournament

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Baruto of Estonia (L) is pushed out of the ring by first-ranked maegashira Tochiozan at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 13, 2010, suffering his second loss during the first three days of the 15-day competition.

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Hakuho says it was a 'lonely' road to summer title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho speaks to reporters at his stable in Tokyo on May 24, 2010, a day after he won the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect 15-0 record for the second tournament in a row. Hakuho said his latest success at the tournament has given him a lift but admitted that a lack of a serious competition at the 15-day meet left him feeling ''lonely.''

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Hakuho stays perfect at summer sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (R) sends sekiwake Kisenosato out of the ring on the 10th day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 18, 2010, remaining unbeaten in the competition and extending his winning streak to 27 bouts dating back to the New Year tournament in January.

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Baruto falls, Hakuho in charge at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Baruto of Estonia has his topknot fixed after suffering his first loss in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament by being beaten by third-ranked maegashira Kakuryu of Mongolia on the eighth day of the 15-day competition at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 16, 2010.

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Baruto falls, Hakuho in charge at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Baruto of Estonia (L) is pushed out of the ring by third-ranked maegashira Kakuryu of Mongolia in the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 16, 2010, suffering his first loss during the first eight days of the competition.

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Hakuho, Baruto still tied for lead at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Baruto of Estonia pushes No. 1 maegahsira Miyabiyama out of the ring at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 15, 2010, remaining unbeaten during the first seven days of the 15-day competition.

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Hakuho stays 1 win clear of Baruto in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho pushes down ozeki Kotomitsuki on the 12th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymansium in Osaka on March 25, 2010, remaining unbeaten in the competition.

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Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho unbeaten at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (R) forces Mongolian fourth-ranked maegashira Tamawashi out of the ring at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka on March 21, 2010, day eight of the 15-day competition.

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Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu beats komusubi Kisenosato

OSAKA, Japan - Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu throws down komusubi Kisenosato at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka on March 20, 2010, day seven of the 15-day competition.

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Ozeki Harumafuji beats Kyokutenho to stay tied for Osaka lead

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji (L) pushes compatriot second-ranked maegashira Kyokutenho out of the ring at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka on March 18, 2010, remaining unbeaten during the first five days of the 15-day competition.

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Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho unbeaten at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (L) slaps down komusubi Kisenosato at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka on March 18, 2010, remaining unbeaten during the first five days of the 15-day competition.

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Asashoryu beats Kakizoe at New Year sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu (L) pushes fourth-ranked maegashira Kakizoe out of the ring at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17, 2010, day eight of the 15-day competition.

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Hakuho falls, all even with Asashoryu at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (R) is thrown down by Estonian sekiwake Baruto on the seventh day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 16, 2010, suffering his first loss in the competition.

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Hakuho falls, all even with Asashoryu at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (R) is thrown down by Estonian sekiwake Baruto on the seventh day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 16, 2010, suffering his first loss in the competition.

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Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu falls at New Year sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu is sent to the ground by second-ranked maegashira Goeido at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 14, 2010, suffering his first loss during the first five days of the 15-day competition.

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Hakuho defeats Miyabiyama at New Year Sumo Tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (R) pushes No. 2 maegashira Miyabiyama out of the ring at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 14, 2010. The grand champion stretched his consecutive winning streak to 29 bouts on the fifth day of the 15-day competition.

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Hakuho beats Kotomitsuki to bag 12th title at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (R in front) celebrates with his supporters after capturing his 12th Emperor's Cup in the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 28, 2009, on the penultimate day of the 15-day competition. At left is his stable master Miyagino.

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Hakuho takes sole lead as Asashoryu crashes in Kyushu

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji (L) sends his compatriot yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu to the ground on the 12th day of Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 26, 2009. Asashoryu suffered his first loss of the 15-day competition.

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Hakuho takes sole lead as Asashoryu crashes in Kyushu

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji (R) sends his compatriot yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu to the ground on the 12th day of Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 26, 2009. Asashoryu suffered his first loss of the 15-day competition.

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Asashoryu, Hakuho edge closer to Kyushu showdown

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (R) pushes ozeki Harumafuji out of the ring on the 11th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 25. Hakuho remains unbeaten during the first 11 days of the 15-day competition.

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No change at the top as Asa, Hakuho breeze to victory in Kyushu

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho sends komusubi Goeido to the ground at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 20, 2009, day six of the 15-day competition.

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Asashoryu, Hakuho keep rolling at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu (R) pushes top-ranked maegashira Takekaze out of the ring in the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 17, 2009, day three of the 15-day competition.

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Asashoryu, Hakuho notch 2nd wins at Kyushu meet

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu (R) forces No. 1 maegashira Aminishiki out of the ring in the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 16, 2009, day 2 of the 15-day competition.

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Asashoryu takes sole lead at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu throws down sekiwake Kotoshogiku on the eighth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 20, 2009, grabbing sole possession of the lead with an undefeated 8-0 record at the 15-day competition.

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Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu still in front at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu pushes third-ranked maegashira Tamanoshima out of the ring at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 19, 2009, remaining unbeaten during the first seven days of the 15-day competition.

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Hakuho, Kotooshu still leading at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho throws down ozeki Chiyotaikai in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 21, remaining unbeaten during the first 10 days of the 15-day competition.

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Ozeki Kotooshu beats No. 2 maegashira Toyohibiki

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Kotooshu of Bulgaria (foreground) throws down No. 2 maegashira Toyohibiki in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 17, remaining unbeaten during the first six days of the 15-day competition.

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Yokozuna Asashoryu beats No. 2 maegashira Tochiozan

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu of Mongolia pulls down No. 2 maegashira Tochiozan in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 15, day four of the 15-day competition.

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No change at the top as Hakuho, Harumafuji win at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji (L) pushes ozeki Kaio out of the ring in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 18, day nine of the 15-day competition. Harumafuji and yokozuna Hakuho remain unbeaten, jointly leading the tournament with nine wins each.

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Hakuho, Asashoryu unstoppable at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu sends second-ranked maegashira Kotoshogiku to the ground in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium in Osaka on March 20, day six of the 15-day competition.

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Asashoryu, Hakuho get 2nd wins at spring tourney

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho forces No. 1 maegashira Hokutoriki out of the ring at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium in Osaka on March 16, day two of the 15-day competition.

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Hakuho beats Toyonoshima on 1st day of New Year sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (L) forces komusubi Toyonoshima out of the ring at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 11, the first day of the 15-day competition.

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Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho takes sole lead at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (R) pushes Estonian sekiwake Baruto out of the ring on the 11th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 19. Hakuho leads the 15-day competition with 10 wins and one loss.

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Kotooshu suffers his third loss at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu (R) is pushed out of the ring by first-ranked maegashira Toyonoshima in the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 12, day four of the 15-day competition.

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Mongolian sekiwake Ama wins on 1st day of Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian sekiwake Ama (L) throws down third-ranked maegashira Kotoshogiku in the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 9, day 1 of the 15-day competition.

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Hakuho falls at hands of Kisenosato at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho is pushed out of the ring by second-ranked maegashira Kisenosato at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 18, suffering his first loss five days into the 15-day competition.