Mongolian sumo star Hoshoryu wins first title to become Ozeki
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The July Grand Sumo Tournament took place July 9th through the 23rd. Heading into the competition, excitement was bubbling over. All 42 rikishi in the top Makunouchi division were expected to show up fit and ready to fight. It wasn't long before those expectations were dashed, though. Several of the wrestlers dropped out due to physical ailments. That cleared the way, though, for some others to show their stuff. And in the end, one of them hoisted the Emperor's Cup for the first time.