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Sumo: Former sekiwake Ichinojo retires

Former sekiwake Ichinojo attends a press conference at the Ryogoku Kokugigan hall in Tokyo on May 4, 2023, after announcing his retirement from sumo. The Mongolia-born 30-year-old cited his long struggle with lower back pain as a reason for finishing his career.

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Sumo: Former sekiwake Ichinojo retires

Former sekiwake Ichinojo (L) attends a press conference at the Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on May 4, 2023, after announcing his retirement from sumo. The Mongolia-born 30-year-old cited his long struggle with lower back pain as a reason for finishing his career.

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Sumo: Former sekiwake Ichinojo retires

Former sekiwake Ichinojo receives a bouquet after a press conference at the Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on May 4, 2023, held after the Mongolia-born 30-year-old announced his retirement from sumo, citing his long struggle with lower back pain as a reason for finishing his career.

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Sumo: Former sekiwake Ichinojo retires

Former sekiwake Ichinojo receives a bouquet after a press conference at the Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on May 4, 2023, held after the Mongolia-born 30-year-old announced his retirement from sumo, citing his long struggle with lower back pain as a reason for finishing his career.

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Sumo: Former sekiwake Ichinojo retires

Former sekiwake Ichinojo attends a press conference at the Ryogoku Kokugigan hall in Tokyo on May 4, 2023, after announcing his retirement from sumo. The Mongolia-born 30-year-old cited his long struggle with lower back pain as a reason for finishing his career.

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Sumo: Former sekiwake Ichinojo retires

Former sekiwake Ichinojo (L) attends a press conference at the Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on May 4, 2023, after announcing his retirement from sumo. The Mongolia-born 30-year-old cited his long struggle with lower back pain as a reason for finishing his career.

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Hakuho upset by Ichinojo on 1st day of summer sumo tourney

TOKYO, May 13 Kyodo - Komusubi Ichinojo upsets yokozuna Hakuho with "tsukiotoshi" (thrust down) on May 10, 2015, the opening day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.

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Ichinojo upsets Kotoshogiku in New Year tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Highly-touted sekiwake Ichinojo (L) slaps down ozeki Kotoshogiku on Jan. 14, 2015, the fourth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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Endo beats Ichiojo at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - No. 3 maegashira Endo (L) forces sekiwake Ichinojo of Mongolia at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 11, 2015, day 1 of the 15-day event.

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Young sumo wrestler Ichinojo poses with fried chicken

KAWAGUCHI, Japan - Up-and-coming Mongolian sumo wrestler Ichinojo poses with a pack of fried chicken presented by a fast food chain at his stable in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on Dec. 24, 2014.

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Sumo wrestler Ichinojo named outstanding new performer

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo wrestler Ichinojo speaks during a ceremony at the Japan Pro Sports Awards in Tokyo on Dec. 22, 2014, after being named an outstanding rookie performer. He achieved promotion to sumo's third-highest rank of sekiwake following his debut in the elite Makuuchi Division in September and compiled a majority of wins in November to retain his sekiwake status.

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Ichinojo named hometown ambassador for Tottori Pref.

TOTTORI, Japan - Sekiwake Ichinojo (C) poses in Tottori, western Japan, on Dec. 21, 2014, after being named a hometown ambassador for Tottori Prefecture by Gov. Shinji Hirai (2nd from L) as Tokiyoshi Ishiura (far R), manager of Tottori Johoku High School's sumo club to which the Mongolian wrestler belonged, looks on.

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Ichinojo beats Takekaze at Kyushu sumo tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Newly promoted sekiwake Ichinojo (R) slaps down komusubi Takekaze at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 13, 2014, day 5 of the 15-day event.

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Yokozuna Harumafuji beats Ichinojo at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Harumafuji of Mongolia (L) pushes sekiwake Ichinojo of Mongolia out of the ring on Nov. 9, 2014, the first day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, western Japan.

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New sekiwake Ichinojo holds ranking for Kyushu tournament

KOGA, Japan - Ichinojo (L) holds a ranking list for November's Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Oct. 27, 2014, in Koga, Fukuoka Prefecture. The fast-rising Ichinojo has been bumped up to the rank of sekiwake for the tournament to be held in the city of Fukuoka.

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Ichinojo wears topknot for 1st time

KOGA, Japan - Combination photo shows Mongolian sumo wrestler Ichinojo before (R) and after having his hair styled in a topknot for the first time in Koga, Fukuoka Prefecture on Oct. 27, 2014. Ichinojo, who went 13-2 in his September debut in the elite makuuchi division, was officially promoted to the rank of sekiwake the same day, when the Japan Sumo Association announced its rankings for November's Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Ichinojo wears topknot for 1st time

KOGA, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Ichinojo looks into a mirror after having his hair styled in a topknot for the first time in Koga, Fukuoka Prefecture on Oct. 27, 2014. Ichinojo, who went 13-2 in his September debut in the elite makuuchi division, was officially promoted to the rank of sekiwake the same day, when the Japan Sumo Association announced its rankings for November's Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Ichinojo wears topknot for 1st time

KOGA, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Ichinojo has his hair styled in a topknot in front of reporters in Koga, Fukuoka Prefecture on Oct. 27, 2014. Ichinojo, who went 13-2 in his September debut in the elite makuuchi division, was officially promoted to the rank of sekiwake the same day, when the Japan Sumo Association announced its rankings for November's Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Ichinojo wears topknot for 1st time

KOGA, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Ichinojo touches his topknot after having his hair styled in the symbolic form for sumo wrestlers for the first time in Koga, Fukuoka Prefecture on Oct. 27, 2014. Ichinojo, who went 13-2 in his September debut in the elite makuuchi division, was officially promoted to the rank of sekiwake the same day, when the Japan Sumo Association announced its rankings for November's Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Ichinojo wins 2 prizes at autumn sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Tenth-ranked maegashira Ichinojo of Mongolia poses with the trophies for the Outstanding Performance Prize and the Fighting Spirit Prize at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 28, 2014, after ending the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament with a 13-2 record.

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Ichinojo wins 2 prizes at autumn sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Tenth-ranked maegashira Ichinojo of Mongolia (back) pushes sixth-ranked maegashira Aminishiki out of the ring on the final day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 28, 2014. Ichinojo won both the Outstanding Performance Prize and the Fighting Spirit Prize with a 13-2 record.

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Hakuho defeats Ichinojo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) defeats Ichinojo to retake the sole lead in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 27, 2014, the tournament's penultimate day.

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Hakuho defeats Ichinojo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (L) defeats Ichinojo to retake the sole lead in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 27, 2014, the tournament's penultimate day.

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Ichinojo beats grand champion Kakuryu

TOKYO, Japan - Ichinojo (C), a 10th-ranked maegashira, smiles as fans ask for his autograph after he beat grand champion Kakuryu in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2014. The victory leaves the 21-year-old Ichinojo, the first makuuchi debutant to beat a yokozuna since 1973, tied at 12-1 with grand champion Hakuho.

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Ichinojo beats grand champion Kakuryu

TOKYO, Japan - Ichinojo (L), a 10th-ranked maegashira, beats grand champion Kakuryu in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2014. The victory leaves the 21-year-old Ichinojo, the first makuuchi debutant to beat a yokozuna since 1973, tied at 12-1 with grand champion Hakuho.

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Ichinojo beats grand champion Kakuryu

TOKYO, Japan - Ichinojo (R), a 10th-ranked maegashira, beats grand champion Kakuryu in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2014. The victory leaves the 21-year-old Ichinojo, the first makuuchi debutant to beat a yokozuna since 1973, tied at 12-1 with grand champion Hakuho.

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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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Ichinojo racks up 10th win

TOKYO, Japan - Ichinojo, a 10th-ranked maegashira, smiles as he leaves Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena on Sept. 24, 2014. Ichinojo racked up his 10th win in the ongoing Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament the same day, chasing grand champion Hakuho, who improved to 11-0 in the tournament.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Ichinojo receives the Emperor's Cup after winning the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 24, 2022. (Pool photo)

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Ichinojo wins 1st Emperor's Cup at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Ichinojo (R) celebrates after claiming his maiden Emperor's Cup at the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 24, 2022. (Pool photo)

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Ichinojo (L) defeats Ura on the final day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 24, 2022.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Ichinojo receives the Emperor's Cup after winning the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 24, 2022.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Ichinojo receives the Emperor's Cup after winning the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 24, 2022.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Ichinojo (R) compete en route to defeating Ura on the final day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 24, 2022.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Ichinojo (front) defeats Tobizaru on the 12th day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 21, 2022.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Ichinojo (R) defeats Abi on the 11th day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 20, 2022.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Ichinojo (R) defeats ozeki Mitakeumi on the sixth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 15, 2022.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Ichinojo (front) defeats grand champion Terunofuji on the fifth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 14, 2022.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (L) defeats Ichinojo on the fourth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka on March 16, 2022.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

New ozeki Mitakeumi (R) defeats maegashira No. 2 Ichinojo on the opening day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 13, 2022. Spectators returned to the 15-day tourney in the western Japan city for the first time in three years amid COVID-19 concerns.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (L) defeats maegashira No. 2 Ichinojo on the fifth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 13, 2022, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (L) defeats maegashira No. 2 Ichinojo on the fifth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 13, 2022, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (R) defeats komusubi Ichinojo on the 11th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 24, 2021, at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Newly promoted yokozuna Terunofuji (front) is pictured after defeating Ichinojo on the first day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 12, 2021.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Newly promoted yokozuna Terunofuji (R) defeats Ichinojo on the first day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 12, 2021.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Newly promoted yokozuna Terunofuji (R) defeats Ichinojo on the first day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 12, 2021.

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Hakuho, Kisenosato remain in lead, Kakuryu loses 2nd in summer basho

Ozeki Kisenosato (L) sends Ichinojo out from behind on the seventh day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 14, 2016. Kisenosato maintained a share of the lead with Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho at 7-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yokozuna Harumafuji suffers 1st loss at 3rd day of summer sumo

Yokozuna (grand champion) Harumafuji of Mongolia (L) is pushed out of the ring by compatriot No. 2 maegashira Ichinojo on the third day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on May 10, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Unbeaten Terunofuji marches on at Autumn basho

Mongolian ozeki Terunofuji (R) defeats compatriot Ichinojo at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sept. 21, 2015, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hakuho takes over sole lead in Nagoya with 4 hot on his heels

Yokozuna Hakuho (L) forces sekiwake Ichinojo out of the ring at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 20, 2015, day nine of the 15-day event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo