The rite began with Hoshoryu being presented with a white rope belt ceremonially worn by yokozuna, which was hand-twisted by wrestlers the previous day. After taking part in rituals with priests ...

(Kyodo) OSAKA (Kyodo) -- New yokozuna Hoshoryu walked a tight rope but claimed his second straight ... Both wrestlers briefly held left underarm belt holds at Edion Arena Osaka, where Hoshoryu ...