Years ago, Hawaiian sumo wrestlers took the sport by storm. Now Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers, coming from a country with a strong wrestling tradition, are doing the same:
Mongolian-born champion Hakuho, right, hoists compatriot Kyokushuzan high during their bout at Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena on Monday May 18, 2006. Hakuho notched a win on Day 12 of the 15-day meet and remained tied for the lead with Miyabiyama.
I blogged on another Mongolian sumo wrestler, Asashoryu, and his hair-grabbing scandal a few years ago.