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Hoshoryu Promoted to Highest Sumo Rank of Yokozuna

Hoshoryu Promoted to Highest Sumo Rank of Yokozuna

   Tokyo, Jan. 29 (Jiji Press)--The Japan Sumo Association on Wednesday promoted Hoshoryu to yokozuna, the highest rank in the makuuchi top division of professional sumo from the second-highest rank of ozeki.
   The 25-year-old became the 74th yokozuna. He became the sixth Mongolian-born wrestler to assume the title, with his predecessors including Asashoryu, who is Hoshoryu's uncle.
   Hoshoryu, whose real name is Sugarragchaa Byambasuren, won the January grand tournament with 12 wins and three losses after finishing runner-up with a 13-2 record in the previous November tournament.
   Terunofuji, a Mongolian-born wrestler who has gained Japanese citizenship, was the lone yokozuna during the January tournament when he announced his retirement.

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