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Sumo: Topknot cutting ceremony

Former sekiwake-ranked sumo wrestler Okinoumi (C), now stablemaster Kimigahama, gets his topknot cut off by Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku during a ceremony at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 30, 2023.

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Sumo: Ailing ozeki Kotoshogiku pulls out of Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan, July 16 Kyodo - Japanese ozeki Kotoshogiku leaves the dohyo surface after suffering his fifth loss, this time at the hands of Okinoumi, on the sixth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 15, 2016. His stablemaster Sadogatake said a day later Kotoshogiku has pulled out of the tournament due to knee and foot injuries.

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Day 4 of 15-day Spring Sumo Tournament

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho of Mongolia (R) forces second-ranked maegashira Okinoumi out of the ring at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 12, 2014, day four of the 15-day tourney.

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Day 4 of New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Kisenosato (back) forces No.1 maegashira Okinoumi out of the ring on the fourth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2014.

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1st day of summer basho

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Harumafuji (L) pushes komusubi debutant Okinoumi out of the ring on May 12, 2013, the first day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan hall.

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Harumafuji loses on 2nd day

FUKUOKA, Japan - Newly promoted yokozuna Harumafuji (L) loses to Okinoumi on the second day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 12, 2012.

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Sumo wrestler practices riding bike

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo wrestler Okinoumi riding on a bicycle loses balance on a plank in the premises of Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo hall in Tokyo on Dec. 7, 2011, during a practice session hosted by the police to teach sumo wrestlers how to ride a bike safely.

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Hakuho beats Okinoumi

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho tosses aside Okinoumi during the eighth day of the May Technical Examination Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 15, 2011.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Mitakeumi (L) defeats Okinoumi on the ninth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 17, 2022, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Mitakeumi (L) defeats Okinoumi on the ninth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 17, 2022, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (L) defeats Okinoumi on the eighth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 16, 2022, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Hakuho (R) defeats Okinoumi on the 10th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 13, 2021.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Promotion-chasing ozeki Terunofuji (L) defeats Okinoumi on the ninth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 12, 2021.

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Sumo: Promotion-chasing Kisenosato stays perfect in Nagoya

Yokozuna hopeful Kisenosato forces out maegashira Okinoumi on the fourth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 13, 2016. Kisenosato and six other wrestlers remained unbeaten. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kisenosato stays in lead in Osaka

Ozeki Kisenosato forces out No. 2 maegashira Okinoumi to maintain his perfect record on March 19, 2016, the seventh day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka. Seeking his first career championship, Kisenosato remains in the lead alongside No. 4 maegashira Ikioi. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Promotion-chasing Kotoshogiku crashes to 1st defeat in Osaka

Ozeki Kotoshogiku (L) is slapped down by No. 2 maegashira Okinoumi on the fifth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 17, 2016, suffering his first defeat of the 15-day event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hakuho crashes to shock opening defeat at Autumn basho

Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (L) is forced out of the ring by komusubi Okinoumi at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 13, 2015, the opening day of the 15-day competition. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo wrestler Okinoumi holds wedding reception

Sumo wrestler Okinoumi has a wedding reception in a Tokyo hotel on June 7, 2015, with about 550 people attending. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Spring tournament without fans

Grand champion Hakuho (R) defeats Okinoumi on the fourth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at an empty Edion Arena Osaka on March 11, 2020. The tournament has been held behind closed doors due to the coronavirus outbreak. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hakuho beats Okinoumi

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho tosses aside Okinoumi during the eighth day of the May Technical Examination Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 15, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Sumo wrestler practices riding bike

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo wrestler Okinoumi riding on a bicycle loses balance on a plank in the premises of Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo hall in Tokyo on Dec. 7, 2011, during a practice session hosted by the police to teach sumo wrestlers how to ride a bike safely. (Kyodo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Daieisho (L) defeats Okinoumi to clinch his first career top-division title on the final day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2021.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Daieisho (facing camera) fights on his way to defeating Okinoumi to win the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2021.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Daieisho (facing camera) fights on his way to defeating Okinoumi to win the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2021.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Daieisho (facing camera) defeats Okinoumi to clinch his first career top-division title on the final day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2021.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Shodai (L) survives a close call against Okinoumi on the 11th day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2021.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Shodai (R) survives a close call against Okinoumi on the 11th day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2021.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Shodai (L) survives a close call against Okinoumi on the 11th day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2021.

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November Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (L) defeats Okinoumi on the seventh day of the November Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Nov. 14, 2020.

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July Grand Sumo Tournament

Asanoyama (bottom) and Okinoumi crash down at the same time in their first bout on the ninth day of the July Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on July 27, 2020, forcing them into a rematch. Asanoyama won the rematch.

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Sumo: July tourney begins, allows up to 2,500 fans a day

Grand champion Hakuho (R) receives prize money after defeating Okinoumi on the first day of the July Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan Tokyo on July 19, 2020. The tournament allows up to about 2,500 spectators per day amid concerns over coronavirus infections.

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Sumo: July tourney begins, allows up to 2,500 fans a day

Grand champion Hakuho (L) defeats Okinoumi on the first day of the July Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on July 19, 2020. The tournament allows up to about 2,500 spectators per day amid concerns over coronavirus infections.

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Sumo: July tourney begins, allows up to 2,500 fans a day

Grand champion Hakuho (R) defeats Okinoumi on the first day of the July Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on July 19, 2020. The tournament allows up to about 2,500 spectators per day amid concerns over coronavirus infections.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Mongolian grand champion Kakuryu (R) defeats Okinoumi on the ninth day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 20, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Hakuho at New Year meet

Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (R) is pictured after defeating Okinoumi on the 10th day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2019. Hakuho improved to a 10-0 record, followed by Tamawashi and Chiyonokuni at 8-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Hakuho at New Year meet

Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (R) defeats Okinoumi on the 10th day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2019. Hakuho improved to a 10-0 record, followed by Tamawashi and Chiyonokuni at 8-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Okinomi-Goeido at New Year meet

Okinoumi (R) defeats Goeido on the ninth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 21, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Onosho at New Year meet

Onosho is pictured after defeating fellow maegashira Okinoumi on the sixth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2019. Onosho retained a share of the lead with grand champion Hakuho at 6-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Onosho at New Year meet

Onosho (L) wrestles with fellow maegashira Okinoumi on the sixth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2019. Onosho retained a share of the lead with grand champion Hakuho at 6-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Kakuryu, Kaisei remain in command on Day 8 of Spring tourney

No. 6 maegashira Kaisei (L) defeats ninth-ranked maegashira Okinoumi in Osaka on March 18, 2018, at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. Kaisei remained unbeaten and in a tie for the lead at 8-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kakuryu unstoppable after 10 days at New Year tourney

Grand champion Kakuryu (R) pushes No. 5 maegashira Okinoumi out from behind on Jan. 23, 2018 at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan to remain unbeaten on the 10th day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Scenes of Sumo

Sumo wrestlers (from L) Kotoyuki, Okinoumi, Kotoshogiku, Goeido, Harumafuji, Terunofuji, Chiyoshoma and Ishiura enter the venue of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya, central Japan, in colorful kimonos with animal motifs on July 10, 2017, the second day of the 15-day tourney. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Kisensato rebounds for 1st win of summer tourney

Yokozuna Kisenosato (L) grapples with Okinoumi on May 15, 2017, the second day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. Kisenosato won the bout. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Kisenosato takes sole lead as Hakuho suffers 1st loss

Ozeki Kisenosato (L) defeats No. 3 maegashira Okinoumi on the eighth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2017. Kisenosato took sole possession of the lead as yokozuna Hakuho suffered his first loss at the hands of No. 2 maegashira Arawashi. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Kakuryu defeats Okinoumi

Yokozuna Kakuryu (L) defeats No. 3 maegashira Okinoumi at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 14, 2017, the seventh day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Solid Hakuho, Kisenosato share lead at New Year meet

Yokozuna Hakuho (R) defeats No. 3 maegashira Okinoumi at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 13, 2017, the sixth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Goeido's yokozuna promotion chances fade with 2nd defeat

Sekiwake Okinoumi defeats ozeki Goeido during the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 20, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Goeido takes out Okinoumi to seize sole lead at Autumn meet

Goeido (R) defeats joint overnight leader Okinoumi with an uwatedashinage pulling overarm throw on the seventh day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2016. Goeido improved to 7-0 to grab sole possession of top spot. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Okinoumi pulls off another upset to stay tied for lead

Top-ranked maegashira Okinoumi (L) takes down ozeki Kotoshogiku on the sixth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2016. Okinoumi remained unbeaten and tied for the lead with ozeki Goeido. (Photo taken from camera set up on the venue's ceiling)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Okinoumi pulls off another upset to stay tied for lead

Top-ranked maegashira Okinoumi (R) takes down ozeki Kotoshogiku on the sixth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2016. Okinoumi remained unbeaten and tied for the lead with ozeki Goeido. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo