About Hōshōryū Tomokatsu
Hōshōryū Tomokatsu (Japanese: 豊昇龍 智勝; born Sugarragchaagiin Byambasüren; May 22, 1999) is a Mongolian professional sumo wrestler and the 74th yokozuna. Wrestling for Tatsunami stable, he made his professional debut in January 2018. He is especially known for his throws; Mongolian sumo wrestlers are often skilled throwers, reflecting the skills used in Mongolian wrestling. Hōshōryū won his first top division title in July 2023, which subsequently promoted him to the rank of ōzeki. In the November 2024 tournament he finished runner-up with a strong 13–2 record, followed up by winning a second top-division title the next meet in January 2025. As a result he was promoted to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna. For the following four months Hōshōryū would serve as the sole yokozuna until soon being joined at the rank by rival Ōnosato. He is the nephew of the 68th yokozuna Asashōryū, who won an exceptional 25 championships and was the first Mongolian to reach the sport's highest rank. Hōshōryū won his first title in the top division in July 2023, which subsequently promoted him to the rank of ōzeki. After finishing as the runner-up at the November 2024 tournament, Hōshōryū won his second top-division title in January 2025 and was promoted to professional sumo's highest rank, becoming the 74th yokozuna.
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