Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu won his first tournament by defeating Hokutofuji in a playoff in Nagoya on Sunday.
Hoshoryu, who holds the third-highest rank of Sekiwake, rank-and-filer Hokutofuji and up-and-coming rookie Hakuoho had 11 wins each before the final day.
Hoshoryu beat Hakuoho to tie Hokutofuji with 12 wins.
In the playoff, Hoshoryu pushed Hokutofuji out of the ring to clinch the title.
Hoshoryu is a nephew of former Yokozuna Grand Champion Asashoryu, who won 25 tournaments.
Hoshoryu, who holds the third-highest rank of Sekiwake, rank-and-filer Hokutofuji and up-and-coming rookie Hakuoho had 11 wins each before the final day.
Hoshoryu beat Hakuoho to tie Hokutofuji with 12 wins.
In the playoff, Hoshoryu pushed Hokutofuji out of the ring to clinch the title.
Hoshoryu is a nephew of former Yokozuna Grand Champion Asashoryu, who won 25 tournaments.
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Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu wins first tournament, defeating Hokutofuji in a playoff. All three - Hoshoryu, Hokutofuji, and rookie Hakuoho - started with 11 wins before the final day. Hoshoryu defeated Hakuoho to tie with Hokutofuji at 12 wins each. In the playoff, Hoshoryu pushed Hokutofuji
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230723_17/
Date: July 23, 2023
Created: 2023/07/24 07:10
Updated: 2025/12/09 01:40
Last Read: 2023/07/24 08:49