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Ozeki champion Terunofuji has been promoted to sumo’s highest rank of yokozuna.The Japan Sumo Association formally made the decision at an extraordinary meeting of its board of governors on Wednesday.The association’s messengers delivered the news to the Mongolian-born wrestler at his stable in Tokyo.Terunofuji said he will “strive to maintain …

  Following months of patience and planning, the Japan Sumo Association is ready to make a major move for an upcoming event. The July Grand Sumo Tournament, which was delayed due to COVID-19, will take place from inside Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikannow from July 19 until August 2. Up to 2,500 fans …