![Mongolian-born sumo grand champion Hakuho reacts after defeating then champion Terunofuji at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament to win his 45th victory in the tournaments, in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 18, Mongolian-born sumo grand champion Hakuho reacts after defeating then champion Terunofuji at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament to win his 45th victory in the tournaments, in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 18,](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2NMJAY8/mongolian-born-sumo-grand-champion-hakuho-reacts-after-defeating-then-champion-terunofuji-at-the-nagoya-grand-sumo-tournament-to-win-his-45th-victory-in-the-tournaments-in-nagoya-central-japan-on-july-18-2021-hakuho-is-retiring-at-age-36-marking-an-end-of-an-era-in-the-history-of-japanese-traditional-sport-the-mongolian-born-yokozuna-or-grand-champion-hakuho-has-won-a-record-45-tournaments-including-16-perfect-victories-which-is-also-a-record-kyodo-news-via-ap-2NMJAY8.jpg)
Mongolian-born sumo grand champion Hakuho reacts after defeating then champion Terunofuji at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament to win his 45th victory in the tournaments, in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 18,
![SUMO/ Relieved Hakuho says his career was on the line in Nagoya tourney | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis SUMO/ Relieved Hakuho says his career was on the line in Nagoya tourney | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis](https://p.potaufeu.asahi.com/0636-p/picture/26248699/49350a742c323cdb8865a8b3d12f24f0.jpg)
SUMO/ Relieved Hakuho says his career was on the line in Nagoya tourney | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
![Opinion | Hakuho, the greatest sumo wrestler of all time, retires. It's a loss to the entire world of sports. - The Washington Post Opinion | Hakuho, the greatest sumo wrestler of all time, retires. It's a loss to the entire world of sports. - The Washington Post](https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/QJYZYQRPKFCM7ETBXLNO7BX5XI.jpg)
Opinion | Hakuho, the greatest sumo wrestler of all time, retires. It's a loss to the entire world of sports. - The Washington Post
![SUMO/ Mitakeumi wins 3rd career title, overpowering Terunofuji | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis SUMO/ Mitakeumi wins 3rd career title, overpowering Terunofuji | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis](https://p.potaufeu.asahi.com/e4bd-p/picture/26608424/9368571b23a69d08611ecb6b03908e05.jpg)
SUMO/ Mitakeumi wins 3rd career title, overpowering Terunofuji | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
![Tokyo, Japan. 30th Jan, 2023. Grand sumo champion Yokozuna Terunofuji is seen walks at Gehaiden in the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, Japan on Monday, January 30, 2023. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI Credit: Tokyo, Japan. 30th Jan, 2023. Grand sumo champion Yokozuna Terunofuji is seen walks at Gehaiden in the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, Japan on Monday, January 30, 2023. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI Credit:](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2MN47Y5/tokyo-japan-30th-jan-2023-grand-sumo-champion-yokozuna-terunofuji-is-seen-walks-at-gehaiden-in-the-meiji-shrine-in-tokyo-japan-on-monday-january-30-2023-photo-by-keizo-moriupi-credit-upialamy-live-news-2MN47Y5.jpg)