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Hakuho wins Nagoya sumo title

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Sumo enthusiasts in Mongolia celebrate after their compatriot, grand champion Hakuho, won the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Japan on July 24, 2010. The yokozuna, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, extended his winning streak to 46 bouts, placing him alone in third on sumo's all-time list.

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Hakuho holds up a sea bream fish, which is prepared for festive occasions in Japan, at his Miyagino stable in Tokyo on May 30 after being promoted to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna. Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, became the 69th grand champion in sumo history.

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Hakuho is lifted by his Miyagino stable's wrestlers outside the stable in Tokyo on May 30 after being promoted to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna (grand champion). Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, became the 69th grand champion in sumo history.

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho becomes yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Hakuho of Mongolia (C in front) celebrates with his parents and supporters at his stable May 30 in Tokyo after being promoted to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna (grand champion). Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, became the 69th yokozuna in sumo history.

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho becomes yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Hakuho of Mongolia (2nd from L), flanked by his stable master Tomoatsu Miyagino (3rd from L) and Miyagino's wife, receives a message from Japan Sumo Association emissaries at his stable May 30 in Tokyo. Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, became the 69th grand champion in sumo history.

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho becomes yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Hakuho of Mongolia (C), flanked by his stable master Tomoatsu Miyagino (R) and Miyagino's wife, delivers a message at Miyagino stable May 30 in Tokyo after being told by Japan Sumo Association emissaries of his promotion to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna. Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, became the 69th grand champion in sumo history.

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho becomes yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Hakuho of Mongolia (C in front) celebrates with his parents and supporters at his stable May 30 in Tokyo after being promoted to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna (grand champion). Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, became the 69th yokozuna in sumo history. (Kyodo)

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho becomes yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Hakuho of Mongolia (C), flanked by his stable master Tomoatsu Miyagino (R) and Miyagino's wife, delivers a message at Miyagino stable May 30 in Tokyo after being told by Japan Sumo Association emissaries of his promotion to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna. Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, became the 69th grand champion in sumo history. (Kyodo)

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Hakuho holds up a sea bream fish, which is prepared for festive occasions in Japan, at his Miyagino stable in Tokyo on May 30 after being promoted to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna. Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, became the 69th grand champion in sumo history. (Kyodo)

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho becomes yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Hakuho of Mongolia (2nd from L), flanked by his stable master Tomoatsu Miyagino (3rd from L) and Miyagino's wife, receives a message from Japan Sumo Association emissaries at his stable May 30 in Tokyo. Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, became the 69th grand champion in sumo history. (Kyodo)

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Hakuho is lifted by his Miyagino stable's wrestlers outside the stable in Tokyo on May 30 after being promoted to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna (grand champion). Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, became the 69th grand champion in sumo history. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho wins Nagoya sumo title

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Sumo enthusiasts in Mongolia celebrate after their compatriot, grand champion Hakuho, won the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Japan on July 24, 2010. The yokozuna, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, extended his winning streak to 46 bouts, placing him alone in third on sumo's all-time list. (Kyodo)