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Hakuho Aims for Global Sumo with New Vision

6/10/2025

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Retired sumo legend Hakuho is set to take the sport global, breaking away from the Japan Sumo Association amid a scandal at Miyagino stable. With a vision for a "world sumo grand slam," he seeks to showcase the beauty and excitement of sumo to a broader audience, igniting passion for the sport beyond Japan's borders.

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Retired sumo legend Hakuho is set to take the sport global, breaking away from the Japan Sumo Association amid a scandal at Miyagino stable. With a vision for a "world sumo grand slam," he seeks to showcase the beauty and excitement of sumo to a broader audience, igniting passion for the sport beyond Japan's borders.