Japan`s top-ranked sumo wrestler Hakuho, who holds a record 45 tournament wins, intends to retire after struggling with injuries in recent years, NHK public television reported on Monday.

Japan's top-ranked Sumo wrestler Hakuho intends to retire due to injury struggles

Hakuho, who was born Munkhbat Davaajargal, came to Japan at age 15 to enter the sumo world and acquired Japanese citizenship in September 2019.

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Japan's top-ranked Sumo wrestler Hakuho intends to retire due to injury struggles

WION Fineprint: Japan sumo champion Hakuho tests positive for COVID-19