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Hakuho keeps record unblemished in Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Tuesday, 20 May 2008

TOKYO (AP) -- Grand champion Hakuho scored another victory on Sunday, keeping his record unblemished at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.

The 23-year-old Mongolian defeated Japanese Kisenosato by throwing him out of the ring. Sunday's victory was his eighth straight win in the 15-day tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan (sumo stadium).

Before the match, Hakuho nervously stared at Kisenosato, who made headlines by snatching a surprise victory against another Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu on the opening day of the tournament.

But Hakuho's powerful grips and speed pushed 21-year-old Kisenosato to the ground in a matter of seconds, drawing cheers from a packed audience.

Asashoryu, 27, also scored his seventh win by beating fellow Mongolian Tokitenku. Asashoryu grabbed the 28-year-old opponent and quickly shoved him out of the ring.

Asashoryu is aiming for his 23rd Emperor's Cup, while Hakuho is seeking his seventh title win. In March, Asashoryu beat his archrival Hakuho on the final day of the spring tournament.

Meanwhile, Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu extended his winning streak to eight by defeating 35-year-old Japanese Kaio. The 25-year-old Bulgarian grabbed Kaio's belt and shoved him out of the ring.

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