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Sumo: Terunofuji

Mongolian-born sekiwake Terunofuji celebrates his promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki at the Isegahama stable in Tokyo, on May 27, 2015.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji is pictured at the lodgings of his Isegahama stable in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 7, 2024, ahead of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starting Nov. 10 in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji (R) trains at the lodgings of his Isegahama stable in Nagoya on July 11, 2024, ahead of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament starting on July 14 in the central Japan city.

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Sumo: Summer tourney winner Terunofuji

Yokozuna Terunofuji attends a press conference at his Isegahama stable in Tokyo on May 29, 2023, a day after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Summer tourney winner Terunofuji

Yokozuna Terunofuji attends a press conference at his Isegahama stable in Tokyo on May 29, 2023, a day after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Summer tourney winner Terunofuji

Mongolian-born yokozuna Terunofuji meets the press at his Isegahama stable in Tokyo on May 29, 2023, after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament the previous day.

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Sumo: Summer tourney winner Terunofuji

Mongolian-born yokozuna Terunofuji meets the press at his Isegahama stable in Tokyo on May 29, 2023, after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament the previous day.

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Sumo: Terunofuji wins summer tourney

Yokozuna Terunofuji (R), winner of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, is congratulated by his stablemaster Isegahama at their stable in Tokyo's Koto Ward on May 28, 2023.

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Yokozuna Harumafuji out of autumn basho with elbow issue

TOKYO, Sept. 10 Kyodo - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Harumafuji leaves his stable in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2015, for a hospital as his stable master Isegahama said Harumafuji will not compete in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament scheduled to begin on Sept. 13 due to a troubled right elbow.

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Harumafuji to skip New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji speaks at the Isegahama Stable in Tokyo on Jan. 10, 2014. The Japan Sumo Association said the same day that the Mongolian grand champion will skip the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament starting Jan. 12 due to an ankle injury.

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New yokozuna Harumafuji

TOKYO, Japan - New Mongolian yokozuna Harumafuji (L) is coached by his stable master Isegahama on performing the "shiranui" style ring-entering ceremony at the stable in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Sept. 27, 2012. Harumafuji officially became the 70th grand champion in sumo history the previous day.

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Harumafuji promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji (R), with his stable master Isegahama, lifts a sea bream in celebration after a ceremony to receive a message informing him of his promotion to yokozuna, sumo's highest rank of grand champion, from the Japan Sumo Association, in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2012.

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Harumafuji promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji (C), flanked by his stable master Isegahama (R) and Isegahama's wife, receives a message informing him of his promotion to yokozuna, sumo's highest rank of grand champion, from the Japan Sumo Association officials in a ceremony in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2012.

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Harumafuji promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji (2nd from L), flanked by his stable master Isegahama (3rd from L) and Isegahama's wife, receives a message informing him of his promotion to yokozuna, sumo's highest rank of grand champion, from the Japan Sumo Association officials in a ceremony in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2012.

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Harumafuji wins 2nd career title at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji (C), surrounded by his fellow Isegahama Stable wrestlers and their supporters, lifts a sea bream, an auspicious fish in Japan, in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 23, 2011, after defeating his compatriot yokozuna Hakuho earlier in the day. Harumafuji captured his second career title on the penultimate day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Ozeki Harumafuji eyes yokozuna promotion at Nagoya meet

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji (L), who captured his first career title at the summer meet, points to his name on the new rankings for the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament released on June 29. The Mongolian wrestler will sit on the prestigious east position in the Nagoya tournament. At right is his stable master Isegahama.

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Mongolian wrestler Ama becomes ozeki

DAZAIFU, Japan - Sekiwake Ama of Mongolia (second from L), flanked by his stable master Isegahama (3rd from L) and Isegahama's wife, receives a message informing him of his promotion to the second-highest rank of ozeki from Japan Sumo Association officials in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 26. Ama, 24, whose real name is Davaanyam Byambadorj, received a new name, Harumafuji, upon promotion.

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Sumo: Terunofuji becomes 73rd yokozuna

Mongolian-born sumo wrestler Terunofuji (top) celebrates at his Isegahama stable in Tokyo after earning promotion to become the ancient sport's 73rd grand champion, or yokozuna, on July 21, 2021. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Terunofuji becomes 73rd yokozuna

Mongolian-born sumo wrestler Terunofuji speaks at a press conference at his Isegahama stable in Tokyo on July 21, 2021, after earning promotion to become the ancient sport's 73rd grand champion, or yokozuna. (Pool photo)

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Mongolian wrestler Ama becomes ozeki

DAZAIFU, Japan - Sekiwake Ama of Mongolia (second from L), flanked by his stable master Isegahama (3rd from L) and Isegahama's wife, receives a message informing him of his promotion to the second-highest rank of ozeki from Japan Sumo Association officials in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 26. Ama, 24, whose real name is Davaanyam Byambadorj, received a new name, Harumafuji, upon promotion. (Kyodo)

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Terunofuji beams after winning summer sumo title

Summer Grand Sumo Tournament winner sekiwake Terunofuji (C) wears a broad smile while holding a giant sake bowl amid cheering by his supporters at his stable in Tokyo on May 24, 2015. Stable master Isegahama (far L) and his wife are seen pouring sake into the bowl. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Summer sumo winner Terunofuji promoted to ozeki

Terunofuji from Mongolia (2nd from L) bows to stablemasters as he is informed of his promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki at the Isegahama stable in Tokyo on May 27, 2015. Terunofuji captured his first career title at the recently concluded Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Summer sumo winner Terunofuji promoted to ozeki

Terunofuji from Mongolia (C in front) celebrates his promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki with a sea bream in his hand at the Isegahama stable in Tokyo on May 27, 2015. Terunofuji captured his first career title at the recently concluded Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Summer sumo winner Terunofuji promoted to ozeki

Terunofuji from Mongolia is carried by fellow wrestlers in celebration of his promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki at the Isegahama stable in Tokyo on May 27, 2015. Terunofuji captured his first career title at the recently concluded Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Mongolian Terunofuji to be promoted to ozeki

Sekiwake Terunofuji holds a press conference at the Isegahama stable in Tokyo's Koto Ward on May 25, 2015, the morning after he captured his first career title at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. The 23-year-old Mongolian is expected to be promoted to the sport's second highest rank of ozeki two days later. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Mongolian Terunofuji to be promoted to ozeki

Sekiwake Terunofuji holds a press conference at the Isegahama stable in Tokyo's Koto Ward on May 25, 2015, the morning after he captured his first career title at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. The 23-year-old Mongolian is expected to be promoted to the sport's second highest rank of ozeki two days later. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Summer sumo winner Terunofuji promoted to ozeki

Terunofuji from Mongolia (2nd from L) bows to stablemasters as he is informed of his promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki at the Isegahama stable in Tokyo on May 27, 2015. Terunofuji captured his first career title at the recently concluded Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Summer sumo winner Terunofuji promoted to ozeki

Terunofuji from Mongolia (C in front) celebrates his promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki with a sea bream in his hand at the Isegahama stable in Tokyo on May 27, 2015. Terunofuji captured his first career title at the recently concluded Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Harumafuji wins 2nd career title at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji (C), surrounded by his fellow Isegahama Stable wrestlers and their supporters, lifts a sea bream, an auspicious fish in Japan, in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 23, 2011, after defeating his compatriot yokozuna Hakuho earlier in the day. Harumafuji captured his second career title on the penultimate day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. (Kyodo)

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Sumo assault scandal

Sumo stablemaster Isegahama returns to his stable in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 17, 2017, when his grand champion Harumafuji was questioned by police in Tokyo for allegedly assaulting a lower-ranked wrestler. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo assault scandal

Sumo stablemaster Isegahama returns to his stable in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 17, 2017, when his grand champion Harumafuji was questioned by police in Tokyo for allegedly assaulting a lower-ranked wrestler. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Harumafuji's drunken assault of fellow wrestler

Reporters and camera crews surround sumo stablemaster Isegahama (in suit and tie) in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 16, 2017. Grand champion Harumafuji, who belongs to the Isegahama stable, was revealed to have left fellow wrestler Takanoiwa with serious injuries in a drunken brawl in late October. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Harumafuji's drunken assault of fellow wrestler

Sumo stablemaster Isegahama gets in a vehicle without responding to reporters in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 15, 2017, a day after grand champion Harumafuji, who belongs to the Isegahama stable, was revealed to have left fellow wrestler Takanoiwa with serious injuries in a drunken brawl in late October. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo assault scandal

Yokozuna Harumafuji (rear) and his stablemaster Isegahama arrive at the Takanohana stable in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 14, 2017, to offer an apology. Last month, Harumafuji attacked a fellow wrestler Takanoiwa with a beer bottle, sending him to hospital with serious injuries. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Grand champion Harumafuji accused of bottle assault

Sumo grand champion Harumafuji (R) and his stablemaster Isegahama leave their lodgings in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 14, 2017 to apologize for Harumafuji's reported assault with a beer bottle on fellow sumo wrestler Takanoiwa. They were headed for the lodgings of Takanoiwa's stable, Takanohana. Top sumo wrestlers are in Fukuoka for the final tournament of the year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Harumafuji savors sweet taste of victory sake after big win

Mongolian yokozuna Harumafuji meets the press at Isegahama stable in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2017, a day after winning his ninth career title at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in a dramatic playoff bout against ozeki Goeido. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Harumafuji savors sweet taste of victory sake after big win

Mongolian yokozuna Harumafuji meets the press at Isegahama stable in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2017, a day after winning his ninth career title at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in a dramatic playoff bout against ozeki Goeido. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Harumafuji savors sweet taste of victory sake after big win

Mongolian yokozuna Harumafuji meets the press at Isegahama stable in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2017, a day after winning his ninth career title at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in a dramatic playoff bout against ozeki Goeido. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Harumafuji at press conference after victory

Yokozuna (grand champion) Harumafuji of Mongolia holds a press conference at the lodging of the Isegahama stable in Nagoya on July 25, 2016, a day after winning the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with a 13-2 record. It was his first victory in four tournaments and the eighth of his career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Harumafuji at press conference after victory

Yokozuna (grand champion) Harumafuji of Mongolia holds a press conference at the lodging of the Isegahama stable in Nagoya on July 25, 2016, a day after winning the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with a 13-2 record. It was his first victory in four tournaments and the eighth of his career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ozeki Harumafuji eyes yokozuna promotion at Nagoya meet

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji (L), who captured his first career title at the summer meet, points to his name on the new rankings for the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament released on June 29. The Mongolian wrestler will sit on the prestigious east position in the Nagoya tournament. At right is his stable master Isegahama.(Kyodo)