Mongolian-born Hoshoryu became the 74th yokozuna, or grand champion, in sumo history this week after winning the second tournament of his career ...

Drums thundered and priests chanted as sumo's newest grand champion strode onto the public stage Friday in a ceremony to mark ...

Hoshoryu, real name Sugarragchaa Byambasuren, became the 74th yokozuna after winning a major tournament last week.

In front of around 3,500 fans gathered at Tokyo's Meiji Shrine, sumo wrestling's newest grand champion, or 'yokozuna', ...

Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu waves to fans in front of his stable in Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2025, following his promotion to ...

Sumo's only grand master Hoshoryu vowed not to "tarnish the title" after being officially promoted to the highest rank on ...

Hoshoryu had seemed out of contention at the New Year tourney, but ended up winning a three-way playoff to secure the Emperor’s Cup for the first time in nine tournaments and first time as an ozeki.

The 25-year-old Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu has marked a historic achievement by winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament and securing his promotion to ...

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Top yokozuna, or grand champion, sumo wrestler Terunofuji takes part in traditional Shinto ceremony at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on April 15 last year. Photo: AFP Mongolian Hoshoryu has a chance to ...

Lone yokozuna Terunofuji announced his retirement on Friday as ... the raised ring with a half-hearted mindset or body," Terunofuji told a press conference at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan after ending ...

Sumo is facing a potential chasm at the top of the ancient sport for the first time in more than 30 years after the only yokozuna ... Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Thursday after forfeiting ...