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Hakuho secures yokozuna promotion, holds 2 red sea breams

TOKYO, Japan - Hakuho holds two red sea breams, a fish served in most Japanese-style celebrations, after he clinched his second consecutive title at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on May 26 with a victory of fellow ozeki Chiyotaikai, chalking up an unbeatable three-match lead with one day remaining in the 15-day meet. The feat all but secured his promotion to grand champion, the second Mongolian at the top sumo ranking. Currently, there is no Japanese grand champion in the traditional Japanese sport.

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Hakuho secures yokozuna promotion, holds 2 red sea breams

TOKYO, Japan - Hakuho holds two red sea breams, a fish served in most Japanese-style celebrations, after he clinched his second consecutive title at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on May 26 with a victory of fellow ozeki Chiyotaikai, chalking up an unbeatable three-match lead with one day remaining in the 15-day meet. The feat all but secured his promotion to grand champion, the second Mongolian at the top sumo ranking. Currently, there is no Japanese grand champion in the traditional Japanese sport.

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Rugby: Australia vs. Japan

Japan's Tevita Tatafu (bottom) scores a try during the first half of the last game of the three-match rugby series against Australia A at Yodoko Sakura Stadium in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2022.

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Rugby: Australia vs. Japan

Japan's Kotaro Matsushima (C) scores a try in the first half of the last game of the three-match rugby series against Australia A at Yodoko Sakura Stadium in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2022.

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Rugby: Australia vs. Japan

Japan's Faulua Makisi (holding ball) scores a try in the second half of the last game of the three-match rugby series against Australia A at Yodoko Sakura Stadium in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2022.

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Rugby: Australia vs. Japan

Japan players react after Faulua Makisi scores a try in the second half of the last game of the three-match rugby series against Australia A at Yodoko Sakura Stadium in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2022.

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Hakuho secures yokozuna promotion, holds 2 red sea breams

TOKYO, Japan - Hakuho holds two red sea breams, a fish served in most Japanese-style celebrations, after he clinched his second consecutive title at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on May 26 with a victory of fellow ozeki Chiyotaikai, chalking up an unbeatable three-match lead with one day remaining in the 15-day meet. The feat all but secured his promotion to grand champion, the second Mongolian at the top sumo ranking. Currently, there is no Japanese grand champion in the traditional Japanese sport. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho wins 2nd straight title, secures yokozuna promotion

TOKYO, Japan - Hakuho returns triumphantly to his sumo stable in Tokyo on May 26 after he clinched his second consecutive title at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with a victory of fellow ozeki Chiyotaikai, chalking up an unbeatable three-match lead with one day remaining in the 15-day meet. The feat all but secured his promotion to grand champion, the second Mongolian at the top. Currently, there is no Japanese grand champion in the traditional Japanese sport. (Kyodo)

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AUS-NZ Bledisloe Cup match in Japan

New Zealand's Rieko Ioane runs with the ball in the final game of the three-match Bledisloe Cup series against Australia at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, on Oct. 27, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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AUS-NZ Bledisloe Cup match in Japan

Spectators watch the final game of the three-match Bledisloe Cup series between Australia and New Zealand at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, on Oct. 27, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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AUS-NZ Bledisloe Cup match in Japan

Spectators watch the final game of the three-match Bledisloe Cup series between Australia and New Zealand at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, on Oct. 27, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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AUS-NZ Bledisloe Cup match in Japan

New Zealand's Rieko Ioane runs with the ball in the final game of the three-match Bledisloe Cup series against Australia at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, on Oct. 27, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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AUS-NZ Bledisloe Cup match in Japan

New Zealand's Beauden Barrett scores a try in the final game of the three-match Bledisloe Cup series against Australia at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, on Oct. 27, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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AUS-NZ Bledisloe Cup match in Japan

The New Zealand All Blacks perform the haka prior to the final game of the three-match Bledisloe Cup series against the Australian Wallabies at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, on Oct. 27, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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AUS-NZ Bledisloe Cup match in Japan

New Zealand's Beauden Barrett runs with the ball in the final game of the three-match Bledisloe Cup series against Australia at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, on Oct. 27, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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AUS-NZ Bledisloe Cup match in Japan

New Zealand's Rieko Ioane scores a try in the final game of the three-match Bledisloe Cup series against Australia at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, on Oct. 27, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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AUS-NZ Bledisloe Cup match in Japan

The New Zealand All Blacks perform the haka prior to the final game of the three-match Bledisloe Cup series against the Australian Wallabies at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, on Oct. 27, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Nishikori defeats Monfils to reach semis

Kei Nishikori of Japan reacts after saving three match points to defeat France's Gael Monfils in their quarterfinal match at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 12, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo