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Sumo: Takakeisho

Former ozeki Takakeisho holds a press conference at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 21, 2024, a day after announcing his retirement.

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Sumo: Takakeisho

Former ozeki Takakeisho holds a press conference at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 21, 2024, a day after announcing his retirement.

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Sumo: Takakeisho

Former ozeki Takakeisho holds a press conference at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 21, 2024, a day after announcing his retirement.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji (R) defeats ozeki Takakeisho on the 13th day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 26, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji (R) defeats ozeki Takakeisho on the 13th day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 26, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Wakamotoharu (R) defeats ozeki Takakeisho on the sixth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 19, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (R) defeats Ura on the fifth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 18, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (R) trains in Obu, Aichi Prefecture, on July 4, 2024, ahead of the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya in the central Japan prefecture.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (R) beats ozeki Kotonowaka on the 13th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 22, 2024.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Atamifuji (R) beats ozeki Takakeisho on the fifth day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 14, 2024.

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Sumo: Training-viewing event in Tokyo

Ozeki Takakeisho (R) takes part in a training-viewing event at the Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on May 4, 2023, ahead of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament starting on May 14. (Pool photo)

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Ozeki Takakeisho

Ozeki Takakeisho is pictured after training in Tokyo on May 3, 2023, ahead of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament starting on May 14. Takakeisho pulled out of the spring tournament midway with a knee injury in March.

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Sumo: New Year tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (L) and ozeki Takakeisho practice at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2024, ahead of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament starting Jan. 14. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Takakeisho

Ozeki Takakeisho takes a rest during practice at his stable in Tokyo on Jan. 5, 2024, ahead of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament starting Jan. 14.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Kirishima (L) and fellow ozeki Takakeisho wrestle on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 26, 2023. Kirishima won his second top-division championship.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Kirishima (R) beats fellow ozeki Takakeisho on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 26, 2023. Kirishima won his second top-division championship.

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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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Sumo: Takakeisho

Ozeki Takakeisho trains at his Tokiwayama stable in the southwestern Japan town of Sasaguri on Nov. 11, 2023, ahead of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament from Nov. 12.

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Sumo: Takakeisho

Ozeki Takakeisho trains at his Tokiwayama stable in the southwestern Japan town of Sasaguri on Nov. 9, 2023, ahead of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament from Nov. 12.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2023, a day after clinching his fourth career top-division championship at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho celebrates after clinching his fourth career top-division championship at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (C) celebrates after clinching his fourth career top-division championship at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho celebrates after clinching his fourth career top-division championship at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2023.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (R) waves to fans during a parade held after he clinched his fourth career top-division championship at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2023.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (R) waves to fans during a parade held after he clinched his fourth career top-division championship at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2023.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (front) beats rank-and-file wrestler Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2023. Takakeisho clinched his fourth career top-division championship.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after clinching his fourth career top-division championship at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2023.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (L) beats rank-and-file wrestler Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2023. Takakeisho clinched his fourth career top-division championship.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (R) beats rank-and-filer Abi on the fifth day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2023.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (L) forces rank-and-file wrestler Asanoyama down to the clay during their bout on Day 4 of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2023.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (R) clashes with komusubi Nishikigi during their bout on Day 2 of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2023.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Top-ranked maegashira Hokutofuji (top) slaps down ozeki Takakeisho for a "hatakikomi" win during their bout on the opening day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2023.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho trains at a stable in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 1, 2023, ahead of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament starting on July 9.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (L) trains at a stable in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 1, 2023, ahead of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament starting on July 9.

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Sumo: Terunofuji wins summer tourney

Yokozuna Terunofuji (L) shoves ozeki Takakeisho backward out of the ring in the final bout of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 28, 2023. Terunofuji clinched his eighth title, finishing with a 14-1 record.

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Sumo: Terunofuji wins summer tourney

Yokozuna Terunofuji (L) shoves ozeki Takakeisho backward out of the ring in the final bout of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 28, 2023. Terunofuji clinched his eighth title, finishing with a 14-1 record.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Wakamotoharu (R) beats ozeki Takakeisho on the 14th day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 27, 2023.

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Sumo: Summer tournament

Photo taken with a ceiling camera shows ozeki Takakeisho (L) after beating sekiwake Daieisho using a "hikiotoshi" pull-down technique during their 11th-day bout in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 24, 2023.

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Sumo: Summer tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (L) forces sekiwake Daieisho to fall forward onto the clay during their 11th day bout at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 24, 2023.

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Sumo: Training-viewing event in Tokyo

Ozeki Takakeisho (R) takes part in a training-viewing event at the Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on May 4, 2023, ahead of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament starting on May 14. (Pool photo)

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Ozeki Takakeisho

Ozeki Takakeisho is pictured after training in Tokyo on May 3, 2023, ahead of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament starting on May 14. Takakeisho pulled out of the spring tournament midway with a knee injury in March.

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Sumo: Ozeki Takakeisho

Ozeki Takakeisho speaks during a press conference at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Feb. 27, 2023, ahead of his tsunatori tournament, in which he is a candidate for promotion to the highest rank of yokozuna.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (L) is pictured after beating rank-and-filer Kotoshoho on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 22, 2023, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (R) holds up a sea bream, a fish species that represents good luck, during a ceremony after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 22, 2023, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (C) holds the Emperor's Cup during a ceremony held after his win in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 22, 2023, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (R) waves to a crowd from an open-topped car during a parade after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 22, 2023, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (L) beats rank-and-filer Kotoshoho with a beltless arm throw on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 22, 2023, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (top) receives the Emperor's Cup after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 22, 2023, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (L) receives the Emperor's Cup after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 22, 2023, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (L) beats rank-and-filer Kotoshoho on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 22, 2023, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.