Today was the senshuraku (千秋楽) of ozumo natsu basho(大相撲夏場所), the last day of Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, which was held at the Ryogoku kokugi kan(両国国技館) from May 10th to 24th. Ozeki Harumafuji(大関 日馬富士) became the champion. This was the first victory for him. He is from Mongolia. The victory of Mongolian is the third after Yokozuna Asashoryu(横綱 朝青龍) and Yokozuna Hakuho(横綱 白鵬). As a foreign sumo wrestler, he became the 8th champion.
After 14 days, there were four possibilities of becoming a champion. Both Harumafuji and Hakuho became 14-1 today, and they had a championship match, and Harumafuji won. He is 185 cm tall, 126 kg, and 25 years old. He is said to be the lightest wrestler in makuuchi (幕内), the top division of professional sumo.
Congratulations!
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