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

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A Mongolian sumo wrestler has been promoted to the sport's highest rank in a ceremony on Friday. Hoshoryu, real name Sugarragchaa Byambasuren, became the 74th yokozuna, or grand champion ...

The Japan Sumo Association officially approved Mongolian wrestler Hoshoryu's promotion to yokozuna ... the sumo world from being left without a grand champion for the first time in 32 years. "This has ...

But the highlight of their trip was learning about sumo wrestling ... He cautiously stepped into the ring with the largest of the two wrestlers and went through the entire ritual — tossing ...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japan Sumo Association officially approved Mongolian wrestler Hoshoryu's promotion to yokozuna, the sport's highest rank, at an extraordinary board meeting Wednesday.