With the triumph, the 25-year-old ozeki is likely to be promoted to yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo. “I’m happy. It’s kind of hard to believe,” the Mongolian wrestler said on Jan.

Her love of sumo paid unexpected dividends in spring when she was appointed to the Yokozuna Deliberation Council, which is tasked with nominating wrestlers for the sport’s highest rank.

(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Lone yokozuna Hoshoryu notched another convincing win Monday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, crushing out No. 1 maegashira Wakamotoharu in a one-sided contest.

(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Ozeki Onosato remained undefeated in his quest for yokozuna promotion Friday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament by easily pushing out rank-and-file opponent Gonoyama.