Hakuho M.Davaajargal breaks sumo record
Mongolian professional sumo wrestler Yokozuna Hakuho M.Davaajargal won Takayasu at the 13th day of Nagoya Basho past Friday.
Hakuho M.Davaajargal breaks sumo record. Mongolian professional sumo wrestler Yokozuna Hakuho M.Davaajargal won Takayasu at the 13th day of Nagoya Basho past Friday and broke the record for most career wins, with his 1,048th victory. With his 1,048th win, the 32-year-old Hakuho surpassed former wrestler Kaio's record, which has been in place since 2011. The historic win came just 16 years after Hakuho's debut, in contrast to the 23 years it took for the previous record holder. After claiming his 1,048th win, Hakuho said, “I’m glad that I was able to show this victory to the fans. If you put something into words, then it can come true.” The Mongolian yokozuna started his sumo career at age 16 and made his debut in 2001.
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