What happened to yokozuna Hakuho?
Ex-yokozuna Hakuho begins new role, provides security at Kyushu sumo tournament. FUKUOKA — Sumo elder Magaki, the retired yokozuna Hakuho, took his first step as a full-fledged stablemaster on Nov. 14 by taking charge of security on the first day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in this southwestern Japan city.
How long was Hakuho a yokozuna?
The longest-reigning yokozuna in sumo is Hakuho Sho (Japan, b. Munkhbat Davaajargal, Mongolia), through 84 consecutive basho from July 2007 to September 2021. Yokozuna is the highest rank in top division sumo.
Who has the best record in sumo?
Hakuhō Shō Originally from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Hakuhō Shō is arguably the greatest sumo wrestler of all time. During his two-decade career, he won 45 Makuuchi Division Championships and has the most career wins of any sumo wrestler, retiring with 1,187.
Who is the No 1 sumo wrestler?
Hakuhō
Most top division wins
| Name | Highest rank | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hakuhō | Yokozuna |
| 2 | Kaiō | Ōzeki |
| 3 | Chiyonofuji | Yokozuna |
| 4 | Kitanoumi | Yokozuna |
Is Hakuho a Japanese citizen?
In 2007 at the age of 22, Hakuho achieved the highest rank of Yokozuna. He became a Japanese citizen in 2019, meaning after retirement he can train wrestlers at his own sumo table.
Who is the strongest sumo?
Most top division wins
| Name | Wins | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hakuhō | 1093 |
| 2 | Kaiō | 879 |
| 3 | Chiyonofuji | 807 |
| 4 | Kitanoumi | 804 |
Is Hakuho Mongolian?
The 69th yokozuna in the ancient sport’s history, Hakuho, whose Mongolian name is Monkhbatyn Davaajargal, debuted in the spring of 2001 and won his first top-division title at the summer meet in May 2006, when he first fought at the second-highest rank of ozeki.
What is the highest rank of Hakuhō Shō?
Hakuhō Shō Stable Miyagino Current rank Yokozuna Debut March 2001 Highest rank Yokozuna (May 2007)
Why did Hakuho quit sumo?
He withdrew on Day 4 of the July tournament at the beginning of the day’s bouts, due to a right knee injury. On 22 September 2018, the 14th day of the Aki Basho, Hakuho created history by winning his 41st Emperor’s Cup and scoring his 1000th victory in sumo’s top makuuchi division.
When did Hakuho win his first ōzeki Championship?
At his first tournament as ōzeki in May 2006, with Asashōryū absent, Hakuhō won his first championship ( yūshō) with a 14–1 record, defeating Miyabiyama in another playoff.
How did Hakuho get promoted to makuuchi?
In Hakuho’s first juryo tournament he produced a 9-6 record and was promoted to juryo 8 in the following March 2004 tournament. He produced a spectacular 12-3 record and defeated Hayateumi in a playoff for the juryo yusho. This earned him a promotion to makuuchi.