Born in Hawaii, he moved to Japan in 1988 and won 11 grand championships. His success drove a resurgence in the sport’s popularity.
Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/world/akebono-taro-sumo-dead.html
Author : Hisako Ueno, Victoria Kim and Yan Zhuang
Publish date : 2024-04-11 06:08:30
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Akebono, Hawaii-Born Sumo Champion in Japan, Dies at 54
