Sekiwake Mitakeumi officially joined sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki after his promotion was decided by the Japan Sumo Association board of directors on Wednesday.The 29-year-old, whose real name is Hisashi Omichi, clinched his third career championship with a 13-2 record at the just-ended New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, and achieved 33 wins over three straight tournaments which is a benchmark for ozeki promotion.Messengers from the JSA delivered news of his promotion to the Dewanoumi stable where Mitakeumi gave his acceptance speech, a custom for wrestlers newly promoted to the rank."I…READ FULL ARTICLE
