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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Aonishiki receives the prime minister's cup after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (C) celebrates in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025, after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (C) celebrates in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025, after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki celebrates in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025, after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (C) celebrates in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025, after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki is interviewed after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade held after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade held after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (L) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu to win the Emperor's Cup in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (R) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu to win the Emperor's Cup in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (back) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu to win the Emperor's Cup in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (front) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu to win the Emperor's Cup in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (front) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu to win the Emperor's Cup in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrester sekiwake Aonishiki (back) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu to win the Emperor's Cup in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrester sekiwake Aonishiki (R) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu to win the Emperor's Cup in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Sumo: Ritual ahead of Kyushu tournament

A ritual is held at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 8, 2025, to pray for safety during the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Sumo: Ritual ahead of Kyushu tournament

A ritual is held at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 8, 2025, to pray for safety during the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Sumo: Ritual ahead of Kyushu tournament

Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku (C) attends a ritual at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 8, 2025, to pray for safety during the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Ritual ahead of Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

A ritual is held at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 9, 2024, at which prayers are offered for the success and safety of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

No. 3 maegashira Tobizaru (L) beats komusubi Abi on the 14th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 25, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

No. 1 maegashira Ura (L) beats No. 4 maegashira Gonoyama on the 14th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 25, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kotonowaka (R) beats No. 6 maegashira Shonannoumi on the 14th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 25, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Hoshoryu (top) beats No. 5 maegashira Midorifuji on the 14th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 25, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

No. 1 maegashira Ura (front) beats sekiwake Kotonowaka on the seventh day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

No. 7 maegashira Hokuseiho (L) beats No. 5 maegashira Midorifuji on the seventh day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

No. 2 maegashira Shodai (back) beats sekiwake Wakamotoharu on the seventh day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Daieisho (L) beats komusubi Hokutofuji on the seventh day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Maegashira Gonoyama (L) beats ozeki Kirishima on the sixth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 17, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (L) beats maegashira Tobizaru on the sixth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 17, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Maegashira Takayasu beats ozeki Hoshoryu on the sixth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 17, 2023.

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Ritual ahead of Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

A ritual is held at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 11, 2023, to pray for the safety of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Ritual ahead of Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

A ritual is held at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 11, 2023, to pray for the safety of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Harumafuji wins 6th career title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji (C) poses with his family and supporters after winning his sixth career title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 24, 2013.

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Harumafuji wins 6th career title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji (back) beats rival Hakuho to win his sixth career title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 24, 2013.

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Harumafuji wins 6th career title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji (facing) beats rival Hakuho to win his sixth career title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 24, 2013.

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McCartney offers sumo prize

FUKUOKA, Japan - Photo shows banners, each signifying a 60,000 yen prize, offered by singer Paul McCartney for the winner of the final bout of the 12th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 21, 2013, at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka Prefecture. The 71-year-old former Beatle, who was in Japan on a concert tour, sponsored five of the banners, which were also ads for his latest album NEW.

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McCartney offers sumo prize

FUKUOKA, Japan - Photo shows banners, each signifying a 60,000 yen prize, offered by singer Paul McCartney for the winner of the final bout of the 12th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 21, 2013, at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka Prefecture. The 71-year-old former Beatle, who was in Japan on a concert tour, sponsored five of the banners, which were also ads for his latest album NEW.

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Paul McCartney watches sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Singer Paul McCartney (R) and his wife Nancy Shevell (L) watch a ring entering ceremony by sumo wrestlers at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 14, 2013. The former Beatle was visiting Japan on a concert tour.

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Paul McCartney watches sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Singer Paul McCartney (C) and his wife Nancy Shevell (L) watch a sumo bout at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 14, 2013. The former Beatle was visiting Japan on a concert tour.

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Paul McCartney watches sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Singer Paul McCartney watches a sumo bout at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 14, 2013. The former Beatle was visiting Japan on a concert tour.

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Paul McCartney watches sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Singer Paul McCartney (R top) and his wife Nancy Shevell (L top) watch a sumo bout at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 14, 2013. The former Beatle was visiting Japan on a concert tour.

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Paul McCartney watches sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Singer Paul McCartney (R center) and his wife Nancy Shevell (L center) applaud as yokozuna Harumafuji performs a ring entering ceremony at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 14, 2013. The former Beatle was visiting Japan on a concert tour.

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Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (R) pushes No. 2 maegashira Kyokutenho out of the ring on Nov. 13, 2013, the fourth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in the city of Fukuoka.

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Hakuho wins sumo tourney

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (top) defeats ozeki Kakuryu on Nov. 24, 2012, the penultimate day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center, Fukuoka Prefecture. Hakuho secured his 23rd overall championship before beating Kakuryu as ozeki Kotoshogiku in the preceding bout defeated Kyokutenho, the only wrestler with a mathematical chance of winning the title.

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Hakuho suffers 1st loss

FUKUOKA, Japan - Ozeki Kotooshu (L) pushes grand champion Hakuho out of the ring on Nov. 21, 2012, the 11th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in the city of Fukuoka. Hakuho suffered his first loss.

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Harumafuji falls to 2nd loss

FUKUOKA, Japan - Ozeki Kotoshugiku (L) slaps down newly promoted grand champion Harumafuji on Nov. 21, 2012, the 11th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in the city of Fukuoka. Harumafuji slipped to a second loss.