The all-time winningest rikishi's longevity at the top and work ethic triggered admiration from his peers and former standouts.
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"I feel a great responsibility being appointed captain of the Japanese delegation to the Olympics held in our own nation.”
Four sports ー gymnastics, judo, swimming and wrestling ー have provided the vast majority of the nation’s top-three finishes in Olympic competitions.
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Although small by sumo standards, the 175-centimeter Tobizaru electrified fans when he went 11-4 in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in September.