Hakuho reaches sumo's summit

Article title: Hakuho reaches sumo's summit
Sub title: Mongolian-born wrestler becomes 69th grand champion
Journal: The Japantimes ONLINE
Published: Thursday, 31st May, 2007
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Hakuho, a native Ulan Bator, officially became the 69th grand champion in sumo history on Wednesday after Japan Somo Association gave the nod unanimously to his promotion at its executive committee meeting. At the ceremony, he speeched that he will continue to devote himself and pursue the spirit of sumo　by quoting part of a passage from Japanese ideom. Hakuho, 22 years old, is the third-youngest wrestler to reach sumo's summit. At the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in July, two Mongolians, Hakuho and Asashouryu, will occupy both the east and the west at the same time.