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World judo championships

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Mongolia's Urantsetseg Munkhbat (R) defeats Japan's Haruna Asami by ippon in the women's 48-kilogram class final at the world judo championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Aug. 26, 2013.

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World judo championships

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Japan's Haruna Asami (L) and Urantsetseg Munkhbat of Mongolia fight in the women's 48-kilogram class final at the world judo championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Aug. 26, 2013. Munkhbat won the gold medal after defeating Asami by ippon.

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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 promoted to ozeki

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian Hakuho, up on a sumo wrestler's shoulders, poses for photos with his father Munkhbat Jigjid (2nd from R) and his mother (2nd from L) after being promoted to ozeki, sumo's second-highest rank, in Osaka on March 29.

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho promoted to ozeki

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian Hakuho, holding up a bream, poses for photos with his father Munkhbat Jigjid (R) and his mother (C) after being promoted to ozeki, sumo's second-highest rank, in Osaka on March 29.

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho promoted to ozeki

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian Hakuho, holding up a bream, poses for photos with his father Munkhbat Jigjid (R) and his mother (C) after being promoted to ozeki, sumo's second-highest rank, in Osaka on March 29. (Kyodo)

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho promoted to ozeki

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian Hakuho, up on a sumo wrestler's shoulders, poses for photos with his father Munkhbat Jigjid (2nd from R) and his mother (2nd from L) after being promoted to ozeki, sumo's second-highest rank, in Osaka on March 29. (Kyodo)

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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)

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Judo: Tonaki wins women's 48-kg gold at worlds

Japan's Funa Tonaki (L) and Urantsetseg Munkhbat of Mongolia compete in the women's 48-kilogram final at the world judo championships in Budapest on Aug. 28, 2017. Tonaki won gold. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Judo: Tonaki wins women's 48-kg gold at worlds

Funa Tonaki (C) of Japan poses for photos after winning the women's 48-kilogram final at the world judo championships in Budapest on Aug. 28, 2017. Alongside Tonaki is silver medalist Urantsetseg Munkhbat (L) of Mongolia and bronze medalist Ami Kondo of Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Judo: Tonaki wins women's 48-kg gold at worlds

Funa Tonaki (L) of Japan competes against Urantsetseg Munkhbat of Mongolia in the women's 48-kilogram final at the world judo championships in Budapest on Aug. 28, 2017. Tonaki won gold. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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London champion Sarah Mezezes defeated at Rio Olympics

London Olympics gold medalist Sarah Menezes of Brazil (C) is consoled by her coach after being defeated by Urantsetseg Munkhbat of Mongolia in the women's 48-kilogram judo event at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 6, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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London champion Sarah Mezezes defeated at Rio Olympics

London Olympics gold medalist Sarah Menezes of Brazil (L) is overpowered by Urantsetseg Munkhbat of Mongolia during the women's 48-kilogram judo event at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 6, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Kondo wins judo bronze for Japan's first medal in Rio

Japan's Ami Kondo looks relieved after defeating Urantsetseg Munkhbat of Mongolia to win a bronze in the women's 48-kilogram judo at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 6, 2016. Kondo grabbed the nation's first medal of the Summer Games with a bronze in her Olympic debut. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Kondo wins judo bronze for Japan's first medal in Rio

Japan's Ami Kondo (R) takes on Urantsetseg Munkhbat of Mongolia in the women's 48-kilogram judo third-place playoff at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 6, 2016. Kondo grabbed the nation's first medal of the Summer Games with a bronze in her Olympic debut. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo