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HAKUHO

SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
Dec 2, 2013
Little-man sumo pays off for Harumafuji
It was without doubt one of the most disappointing yokozuna-yokozuna bouts in recent years.
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
Nov 8, 2013
Kyushu Basho 2013 – a tale of two newbies
In Japanese sporting circles, mention of the name Endo has, for the past few years, come with images of national soccer team and Gamba Osaka player Yasuhito Endo. All that is about to change.
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
Sep 30, 2013
While Hakuho chalks up another victory, Harumafuji's future grows less certain
And then there were 27 — little replicas of the Emperor's Cup atop the yokozuna's mantelpiece that is.
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
Jul 4, 2013
Will Hakuho prove the party-pooper in Kisenosato's quest?
Hakuho, sumo's best grand champion in the past 25 years, will be aiming to win his fourth Nagoya Basho since being promoted to the top rank in 2007, and his 26th overall. Some would say this will be the toughest basho he has faced as a yokozuna.
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
Jun 6, 2013
Nagoya to be testing ground for a trio of sumo titans
As Hakuho continues chalking up championships almost at will, mention of the 'other' yokozuna — Harumafuji (11-4) — in some sumo circles is now met with heads being shaken.
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
May 1, 2013
Is Hakuho on his way to becoming the greatest ever?
On sumo's list of all-time yusho winners, Hakuho currently stands tied with Kitanoumi on 24 championships to date. Just three men stand between the Mongolian and the all-time record: Asashoryu at 25, Chiyonofuji at 31 and Taiho at 32.
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
Apr 3, 2013
Hakuho sets records, Harumafuji only raises questions
As was expected before the recent Haru Basho in Osaka, both yokozuna, on the back of too little practice, and too many public engagements started the tournament less than convincingly.

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