There was the 2010 July Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya from July 11 to July 25. Prior to this tournament there was a gambling scandal among the Sumo World. Therefore NHK (Nippon Hoso Kyokai: 日本放送協会), Japan Broadcasting Corporation decided not to broadcast live matches this time. Usually the champion is awarded with the Emperor's Cup, but this was also cancelled. There was an audience of 94,900 for 15 days but this was 9,400 less than last year.
Yokozuna Hakuho (横綱白鵬) became a champion with a perfect 15-0 record for his 15th Makuuchi Division title. He has won all his 47 matches and become a champion with perfect matches three times straight which was the first in history. Congratulations!
But since there is no Emperor's cup this time, I feel sorry for him.
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