Jul 24 (NHK) - In professional sumo, Yokozuna Grand Champion Hakuho has clinched his 39th tournament victory.
The Mongolian champion had maintained his position as the sole leader until Sunday, the 15th day of the tournament in Nagoya, with 13 wins and one loss.
He won a second consecutive title by beating another Mongolian Yokozuna, Harumafuji, in the final bout.