Sumo's new yokozuna faces significant challenges ahead.

Hoshoryu became sumo's 74th yokozuna after overcoming early losses in January 2025 to win the Emperor’s Cup.

It’s January 2025 and Hoshoryu is officially sumo’s 74th yokozuna. Just nine days ago, this felt like a long shot. With three losses halfway through the first tournament, he was trailing behind the unbeaten Kinbozan and a few others.

His hopes for the Emperor’s Cup — the ticket to his promotion — looked like they were slipping away. But against all odds, Hoshoryu turned it around and snagged that title. Now, he stands at the peak of sumo.

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