Less than two weeks after the sole yokozuna retired from the sport, the Japan Sumo Association on Jan. 29 filled the void by promoting Hoshoryu, 25, to be the 74th yokozuna. The JSA decision came ...

With the triumph, the 25-year-old ozeki is likely to be promoted to yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo. “I’m happy. It’s kind of hard to believe,” the Mongolian wrestler said on Jan.

The ceremonies are complete, the celebrations are done, and now it’s time for sumo’s newest yokozuna to get down to the daily task of leading Japan’s national sport. Hoshoryu’s promotion ...

Ichiyamamoto (facing away) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu on Day 9 of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka on March 17, 2025. (Kyodo) OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Newly promoted yokozuna Hoshoryu ...