Mongolian-born Hoshoryu became the 74th yokozuna, or grand master, in the history of the ancient Japanese sport in a ceremony in Tokyo after winning the second tournament of his career on Sunday.

Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Mongolian-born Hoshoryu became the 74th yokozuna, or grand master, in the history of the ancient ...

Hoshoryu, whose real name is Sugarragchaa Byambasuren, won the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in a three-way play-off after finishing with a 12-3 record. There are no set criteria for promotion ...

Mongolian-born Hoshoryu became the 74th yokozuna, or grand master, in the history of the ancient Japanese sport in a ceremony in Tokyo after winning the second tournament of his career on Sunday. His ...

Sumo's only grand master Hoshoryu vowed not to "tarnish the title" after being officially promoted to the highest rank on Wednesday, 15 years after his uncle quit the sport in disgrace. Mongolian-born ...