Mar 25 (NHK) - Sumo grand champion Hakuho clinched his 42nd title in the spring tournament in Osaka on Sunday. The Mongolian yokozuna beat another grand champion, Kakuryu, in the final bout.
Hakuho finished with a perfect record. Rank-and-file wrestler Ichinojo followed with 14 wins and one loss.
This was Hakuho's first title in three tournaments.