About 3,500 people gathered at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Friday to see sumo yokozuna grand champion Hoshoryu perform his first ring-entering ceremony. He was promoted to the sport's highest rank this week.
The 25 year-old who was born in Mongolia wore a brand-new white rope around his waist, a symbol of grand champions. His uncle and former yokozuna grand champion Asashoryu was among those in the crowd.
Hoshoryu performed in the unryu-style, which is said to represent sumo offense and defense.
Hoshoryu said: "I was nervous. I want to do my best as yokozuna."
The 25 year-old who was born in Mongolia wore a brand-new white rope around his waist, a symbol of grand champions. His uncle and former yokozuna grand champion Asashoryu was among those in the crowd.
Hoshoryu performed in the unryu-style, which is said to represent sumo offense and defense.
Hoshoryu said: "I was nervous. I want to do my best as yokozuna."
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Summary
3500 people attended Hoshoryu's ring-entering ceremony at Meiji Jingu shrine, Tokyo. The 25-year-old Mongolian-born sumo wrestler was recently promoted to yokozuna (highest rank). Wearing the symbolic white rope, he performed in the unryu style and expressed his desire to perform well as yokozuna.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250131_23/
Date: Jan. 31, 2025
Created: 2025/02/01 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 06:39
Last Read: 2025/02/01 12:08