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    Sumo Grand Champion Hakuho Will Retire At 36, Citing His Age And Injuries

    The Mongolian-born wrestler, who has won a record 45 grand sumo tournament titles, announced his decision to retire to the Japan Sumo Association on Monday.
    by Scott Neuman Sep 27, 2021 1 minute
    Sumo Grand Champion Hakuho performs Dohyo-iri, the ring-entering ceremony, during the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Himeji Chuo Gymnasium, in March 2015, in Himeji, Japan.

    After a record-breaking two-decade career in the ring, Hakuho, sumo's greatest champion, says he will retire at age 36, citing injuries and his advancing age.

    The Mongolian-born wrestler, whose birth name is

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