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20 Years of Glory: Yokozuna HAKUHO

In 2001, a 15-year-old Mongolian knocked on the door of traditional sumo wrestling in Japan. After 20 years, 69th Yokozuna Hakuho held many of the biggest records in professional sumo, including 45 championships and 1,187 career wins. How did Hakuho overcome tough competition and climb to the top rank, with so many unprecedented achievements? We look back on highlights of the great grand champion's career and ask Hakuho himself about his deep love for sumo.

English
  • Originally Aired February 27, 2022
  • Runtime 49 minutes
  • Network Special Programs, Japan NHK World
  • Created February 16, 2024 by
    umich
  • Modified February 16, 2024 by
    umich