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Newspaper Page TextASIA / PACIFIC Page 16 n THE ASIAN REPORTER February 2, 2015 SUMO SLAM. Mongolian grand champion Hakuho, right, pushes Kisenosato out of the ring to win their bout at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena in Tokyo. Hakuho captured his 33rd title and moved ahead of Taiho as the most successful wrestler in Japan’s ancient sport. (AP Photo/Kyodo News) Hakuho wins 33rd championship title to rewrite sumo history TOKYO (AP) — Mongolian grand champion Hakuho beat Kisenosato at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament to capture his 33rd title and move ahead of Taiho as the most successful wrestler in Japan’s ancient sport. Hakuho forced out Kisenosato in the day’s final bout before a capacity crowd at Ryogoku Kokugikan to improve to an insurmountable 13-0 while securing the Emperor’s Cup with two days left in the tournament. Kisenosato, who dropped to 10-3, was one of two rikishi who still had a chance to deny Hakuho his history-making title. Grand champion Harumafuji was the other, but he lost the previous bout to fellow Mongolian and grand champion Kakuryu to give both wrestlers a 10-3 record. Taiho’s 32nd championship came in January 1971. With the championship already in the bag, Hakuho still dominated the tourna- ment, winning his final two bouts to finish with a 15-0 record. On the final day of the tournament, Hakuho took a full minute to get his hands on fellow yokozuna Kakuryu’s belt. As soon as he did, it was over. Hakuho lowered his head and came at Kakuryu (10-5) with a powerful blitz. At only age 29, Hakuho has a chance to extend his championship run even further. HEADACHES RELATED TO YOUR NECK? You may be eligible f or a f ederally-f unded research st udy on frequent neck-relat ed headaches. Ɣ Must be 18 years or older Ɣ Care provided by licensed chiropract ors Ɣ Part icipant s will be compensat ed Ɣ Limited spots available For more information, call the Center for Outcomes Studies at 1-800-678-9072 or visit http:/ / www.uws.edu/ headache IF YOU WANT TO SAVE ON HEALTH INSURANCE, THERE’S ONLY ONE PLACE TO SHOP. Premium discounts. Cost-sharing subsidies. Low-cost coverage. REVERSE VENDOR FAIR Enroll now at: February 25, 2015 HealthCare.gov Need help choosing the right plan? Find an agent at CoverOregon.com REGISTER NOW PCS.UOREGON.EDU Mark your calendar! The Year of the Sheep begins February 19, 2015. Display advertising space reservations for our special Year of the Sheep issue are due Monday, February 2 at 5:00pm. For more information, call (503) 283-4440. EO/AA/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity.