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Naadam festival in Mongolia

Former yokozuna Hakuho, who hails from Mongolia and rose to prominence in Japanese sumo, is pictured after attending the opening ceremony for the Naadam festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2025.

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Hakuho retires as sumo elder

Former yokozuna Hakuho holds a press conference in Tokyo upon his retirement from the Japan Sumo Association on June 9, 2025.

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Hakuho retires as sumo elder

Former yokozuna Hakuho holds a press conference in Tokyo upon his retirement from the Japan Sumo Association on June 9, 2025.

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Hakuho retires as sumo elder

Former yokozuna Hakuho holds a press conference in Tokyo upon his retirement from the Japan Sumo Association on June 9, 2025.

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Hakuho retires as sumo elder

Former yokozuna Hakuho holds a press conference in Tokyo upon his retirement from the Japan Sumo Association on June 9, 2025.

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Sumo: Ex-yokozuna Hakuho's retirement ceremony

Former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (R) attends former sumo grand champion Hakuho's retirement ceremony at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 28, 2023. Some 280 people took turns snipping bits of the topknot of the wrestler, who won a record 45 grand sumo tournament titles, a ritual that marks his formal retirement.

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Sumo: Record-setting champion Hakuho's retirement ceremony

Former yokozuna Hakuho, who won a record 45 grand sumo tournament titles, gets a final cut from his former stablemaster Magaki (back, R), during his topknot cutting ceremony at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 28, 2023, a ritual that marks his formal retirement. Some 280 people took part in the ritual that marks the wrestler's formal retirement. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Ex-yokozuna Hakuho's retirement ceremony

Former yokozuna Hakuho (front), who won a record 45 grand sumo tournament titles, gets a strand of his topknot cut by Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda during his retirement ceremony at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 28, 2023. Some 280 people took part in the ritual that marks the wrestler's formal retirement. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Ex-yokozuna Hakuho's retirement ceremony

Former yokozuna Hakuho, who won a record 45 grand sumo tournament titles, wipes away tears as around 280 people take turns snipping bits of his topknot, during his retirement ceremony at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 28, 2023, a ritual that marks his formal retirement as a sumo wrestler. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Ex-yokozuna Hakuho's retirement ceremony

Former yokozuna Hakuho (front), who won a record 45 grand sumo tournament titles, gets a strand of his topknot cut by former yokozuna Haruamfuji during his retirement ceremony at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 28, 2023. Some 280 people took part in the ritual that marks the wrestler's formal retirement. (Pool photo)

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Sumo wrestlers entertain fans on 3-day cruise

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (extreme L) and three other professional wrestlers salute on the deck of the luxury liner Asuka II on Dec. 10, 2014, on the first day of a three-day cruise from Yokohama southwest of Tokyo during which they will entertain about 750 fans with talk shows and other performances. Cruise tickets cost from 115,000 yen to 520,000 yen each, including admission to the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in January 2015.

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Yokozuna Hakuho chills out on cruise to entertain fans

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho relaxes on the poolside aboard the luxury liner Asuka II on Dec. 10, 2014, on the first day of a three-day cruise from Yokohama southwest of Tokyo during which the sumo champion and three fellow professional wrestlers will entertain about 750 fans with talk shows and other performances. Cruise tickets cost from 115,000 yen to 520,000 yen each, including admission to the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in January 2015.

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Yokozuna Hakuho to advertise new 'shochu' liquor

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho attends a press conference held by Kirishima Shuzo Co. in Tokyo on Dec. 9, 2014, to announce the release of a new "shochu" liquor product set for Jan. 21, 2015. The top sumo wrestler is set to appear in the advertisement of the new product for the distilled beverage maker.

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Hakuho gives thumbs up to more foreign wrestlers

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho speaks at a news conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo on April 15.

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Hakuho falls to Ama in shock on 1st day of autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (front) is thrown by countryman komusubi Ama on the first day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 9.

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Yokozuna Hakuho

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 5 Kyodo - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) participates in Yokozuna Deliberation Council practice, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, on Jan. 5, 2018, while Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku (far L), chairman of the advisory council, Masato Kitamura (second far L), and other members watch.

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Yokozuna Hakuho

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 5 Kyodo - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (front C) is pictured at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan during Yokozuna Deliberation Council practice on Jan. 5, 2018.

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Sumo: Hakuho ties late Chiyonofuji for 2nd all-time with 1,045 wins

NAGOYA, Japan, July 17 Kyodo - Yokozuna Hakuho holds a board to celebrate his 1,045 career victories after defeating fourth-ranked maegashira Kagayaki on July 17, 2017, during the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya, central Japan. Hakuho ties late yokozuna Chiyonofuji at 2nd for all-time victories.

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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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Hakuho remains unbeaten at New Year sumo tournament

Tokyo, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) pulls down third-ranked maegashira Aminishiki on the eighth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 18, 2015. Hakuho, who is aiming to surpass sumo legend Taiho by claiming his 33rd career Emperor's Cup, remains unbeaten.

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Hakuho still unbeaten at New Year sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) narrowly forces komusubi Takayasu out of the ring on the seventh day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17, 2015. Hakuho, who is gunning for his 33rd career title to surpass Taiho in sumo's pantheon, remains unbeaten.

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Hakuho blasts Endo at New Year sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) pushes third-ranked maegashira Endo out of the ring on the sixth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 16, 2015. Hakuho, who is aiming for his 33rd career title to surpass sumo legend Taiho for the most championships ever, remains unbeaten.

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Hakuho blasts Endo at New Year sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (R) pushes third-ranked maegashira Endo out of the ring on the sixth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 16, 2015. Hakuho, who is aiming for his 33rd career title to surpass sumo legend Taiho for the most championships ever, remains unbeaten.

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Hakuho survives 5th-day scare at New Year sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) narrowly forces second-ranked maegashira Ikioi out of the ring on the fifth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 15, 2015. Hakuho, who is tied with legendary yokozuna Taiho for the most career championships at 32, remains unbeaten.

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Hakuho beats Terunofuji in New Year tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) throws down No. 2 maegashira Terunofuji with a "sukuinage" beltless arm throw to extend his unbeaten log to 4-0 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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Hakuho launches bid for sole all-time mark with win

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) pulls down komusubi Tochiozan on the first day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 11, 2015. Hakuho is seeking his 33rd career Emperor's Cup to seize sole possession of the record for all-time championships.

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Yokozuna Hakuho aims for his 33rd tourney title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho, bidding for an unprecedented 33rd career championship, poses in front of his framed pictures at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 10, 2015, a day before the opening of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Yokozuna Hakuho attends "dohyo-matsuri" ritual

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho, aiming to capture an unprecedented 33rd career championship, attends a customary "dohyo-matsuri" ritual at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan to pray for safety of the 15-day tourney on Jan. 10, 2015, a day before the start of the New Year tournament there.

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Yokozuna Hakuho performs ring-entering rite in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (C) dedicates a ring-entering ritual at Tokyo's Meiji Shrine on Jan. 7, 2015, with No. 5 maegashira Kaisei (L) and No. 7 maegashira Kyokutenho serving as usher and sword bearer, respectively, in a customary ceremony ahead of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament opening on Jan. 11 at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in the Japanese capital.

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Trio of ornamental aprons presented to yokozuna Hakuho

TOKYO, Japan - A set of three ornamental aprons to be worn by yokozuna Hakuho during his ring-entering ceremony in the New Year's sumo tourney are shown in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2014. They were presented by a green juice company as Hakuho appears in the firm's TV commercials.

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Yokozuna Hakuho starts training

TOKYO, Japan - Record-chasing yokozuna Hakuho attends the first training of the year 2015 on Jan. 3 in Tokyo. Hakuho will be aiming to surpass yokozuna legend Taiho and become the most successful grand champion in sumo history with a 33rd career title at the Jan. 11-25 basho at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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Yokozuna Hakuho in 'mochi' making event

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho pounds rice during a traditional "mochi" rice cake making event at Miyagino Stable in Tokyo on Dec. 30, 2014. He won five of the six tournaments in the year to extend his overall tourney titles to 32, equaling the late grand champion Taiho's all-time record.

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Yokozuna Hakuho shows ranking list for New Year tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho holds a ranking list for the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in January in front of his Miyagino stable in Tokyo on Dec. 24, 2014. The Mongolian powerhouse is aiming to surpass sumo legend Taiho at the tournament to become the most successful grand champion in sumo history with a record 33rd career title.

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Yokozuna Hakuho retains east slot for New Year tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho attends a press conference at his sumo stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Dec. 24, 2014, after the rankings for the upcoming New Year Grand Sumo Tournament were released by the Japan Sumo Association. Hakuho retained the prestigious east yokozuna slot for the sixth meet in a row.

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Yokozuna Hakuho retains east slot for New Year tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho holds gift items for Christmas at his sumo stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Dec. 24, 2014. Hakuho retained the prestigious east yokozuna slot for the sixth meet in a row as the Japan Sumo Association released the rankings earlier in the day for the upcoming New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Yokozuna Hakuho wins outstanding performance prize

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Hakuho speaks during a ceremony at the Japan Pro Sports Awards in Tokyo on Dec. 22, 2014, after receiving an Outstanding Performance Award. He won his 32nd career grand sumo tournament this year to equal the total championships of legendary yokozuna Taiho.

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Yokozuna Hakuho mingles with Mongolian youths

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho from Mongolia plays basketball at Takushoku University's Hachioji Campus in the suburbs of Tokyo in a cultural exchange event with Mongolian students on Dec. 21, 2014. Fellow Mongolian grand champion Kakuryu also attended.

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Hauho conducts ring-entering rite for sumo legend

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho performs a ring-entering ceremony in front of the statue of the late grand champion Hitachiyama in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, on Dec. 20, 2014, to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the sumo legend's birth.

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Sumo champion Hakuho visits Kagoshima

KAGOSHIMA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (4th from R) poses for a commemorative photo in the city of Kagoshima on Nov. 27, 2014, against a backdrop of the Sakurajima volcano, as he is welcomed to the southwestern Japanese city. Hakuho matched Taiho's all-time record of 32 career championships at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament earlier in the month.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia, surrounded by supporters and family members, celebrates with the Emperor's Cup after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014. Hakuho won the tournament with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia holds up red sea bream, long considered a lucky fish in Japan, at a hotel in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014, during a celebration party for his victory in the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho won the event with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (back) overpowers compatriot yokozuna Kakuryu during their bout on the final day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014. Hakuho captured the Emperor's Cup with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Kitanoumi, chairman of the Japan Sumo Association, after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014. Hakuho won the event with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (R) celebrates with his compatriot sumo wrestler Kyokutenho before leaving by car for a victory parade in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014. Hakuho won the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia speaks in an interview after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014. Hakuho won the event with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) forces compatriot yokozuna Kakuryu out of the ring on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014. Hakuho won the tournament with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Hakuho closes in on 32nd career title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) pushes out fellow Mongolian yokozuna Harumafuji from behind on the 14th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 22, 2014. With a win on the next day, Hakuho will match the all-time record of 32 career titles held by sumo legend Taiho.

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Hakuho, Kakuryu share Kyushu lead with 3 days to go

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (R) throws down ozeki Kisenosato on the 12th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 20, 2014, sharing the lead with compatriot yokozuna Kakuryu at the 15-day tournament with only one loss.

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Hakuho, Kakuryu share Kyushu lead with 3 days to go

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Kakuryu of Mongolia slaps down ozeki Goeido on the 12th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 20, 2014, sharing the lead with compatriot yokozuna Hakuho at the 15-day tournament with only one loss.

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Hakuho beats Terunofuji at Kyushu sumo tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (R) forces third-ranked maegashira Terunofuji out of the ring on the eighth day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 16, 2014.