Drums thundered and priests chanted as sumo's newest yokozuna strode onto the public stage Friday in a ceremony to mark his promotion to the ancient sport's highest rank.
Mongolian-born Hoshoryu became the 74th yokozuna in sumo history this week after winning the second tournament of his career.
The 25-year-old is the first new yokozuna since 2021 and the only wrestler to currently hold the exalted rank.
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