Sumo: JSA chief Hakkaku awarded Freedom of the City of London

Japan Sumo Association chief Hakkaku has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his contribution to promoting the traditional sport, the local government said Friday.The honor for the former highest-ranking yokozuna Hokutoumi came after the sport's governing body held the exhibition Grand Sumo Tournament at London's Royal Albert Hall last year, with tickets for the five-day event sold out.Hakkaku, an eight-time top-division champion, attended the ceremony at the City of London Corporation's Guildhall headquarters, according to a statement released by the local auth…READ FULL ARTICLE