Brought to the level yokodzun ("the great champion") the wrestler of sumo of Kakuryu made ritual of an exit to a ring in the new ceremonial belt. The native of Mongolia Kakuryu came to a ring in the belt representing a white wide rope, and took a ceremonial lesson at being yokodzun Takanokhan.

Under the leadership of Takanokhan 28-year Kakuryu fulfilled movements of feet and hands, reports NHK WORLD. On Friday Kakuryu it is necessary to participate in a ritual ceremony in Meiji's Shintoistic temple in Tokyo which will take place in presence of fans.

Thus, in the world of Japanese wrestling of sumo there was already the third operating "the great champion" and that is remarkable - again from Mongolia. Now to become already legendary to Hakukho's "yokodzena" / to the White Phoenix / from Mongolia, and also to his compatriot Harumafudzi who has received this rank a little more than a year ago, Kakuryu, in the world - Mangalzhalavyn Anand who has become 71st "yokodzuny" joins. Sure performance on tournaments of an imperial cup in recent years, and in particular - on the last where it won a victory, having overcome both Hakukho, and Harumafudzi, didn't leave for national association of sumo any doubts what exactly Kakuryu is worthy this high rank. It, partly, afflicted those Japanese admirers of sumo who sleep a little and see that someone from their compatriots at last will be able to catch the highest title in a sport which Japanese and thought up. However the main applicant for this rank among Japanese wrestlers - Kisenosato - acts very unstably. In one tournament it is capable to overcome both "yokodzun", but already on the following - to allow a large number of annoying and ridiculous defeats. "I couldn't rise so highly only own forces, - noted newly appeared "ёкодзуна" Kakuryu. - And I would like to thank all who supported me these years". the 28-year-old native of the aimag Sukhe-Bator admitted that yet doesn't know, how successfully will be able to act in a rank "yokodzun", but promised to continue diligent trainings. Now in the world of sumo total domination of the Mongolian weight-lifters proceeds. The last "the great champion" caught this title in far 1998 was Japanese Vakanokhan Masara. Since then the whole four natives of Mongolia and one American became "yokodzuns" whereas for national wrestlers this title continues to remain inaccessible here more than 15 years. It is remarkable that "yokodzun" - the only title in sumo which is given to the athlete for life. It can't lose even in case of bad performances. The truth usually if "ёкодзуна" starts showing during tournaments result unworthy so high rank, association simply recommends to the athlete to retire with all corresponding honors \

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