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TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Hakuho (R), the 69th sumo wrestler to achieve the highest rank of yokozuna, performs the ''dohyo-iri'' ring-purification ceremony in front of the hall of worship at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on June 1, with Makuuchi-division wrestler Aminishiki (L) acting as ''tachi-mochi'' (sword bearer). (Kyodo)

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Hakuho (R), the 69th sumo wrestler to achieve the highest rank of yokozuna, performs the ''dohyo-iri'' ring-purification ceremony in front of the hall of worship at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on June 1, with Makuuchi-division wrestler Aminishiki (L) acting as ''tachi-mochi'' (sword bearer). (Kyodo) Stock Photo
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Newscom / Alamy Stock Photo

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9.7 MB (613.4 KB Compressed download)

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2003 x 1692 px | 33.9 x 28.7 cm | 13.4 x 11.3 inches | 150dpi

Date taken:

1 June 2007

Photographer:

BJ Warnick

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