The newly-released banzuke (rankings) for the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament see Hakuho back in his old familiar 'Yokozuna 1 East' position.
It is the 48th time that the Mongolian veteran has occupied the top slot — a sumo record.
Indeed at this stage in his career there are few numbers associated with the Miyagino Stable veteran which aren't the best of all time.