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Hakuho promoted to yokozuna
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Mongolian Hakuho, 22, was promoted to yokozuna, or grand champion, May 30, becoming the fourth non-Japanese to reach sumo's highest rank.
Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, gained promotion after winning back-to-back Emperor's Cups and the third cup of his career May 26 at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho is the 69th yokozuna in sumo history. (AP)
2場所連続優勝の白鵬が横綱に昇進
大相撲で5月30日、大関白鵬が横綱に昇進した。
Shukan ST: June 8, 2007
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