With the Japan Sumo Association accepting former yokozuna Hakuho¡¯s resignation this week, only four of the 10 most recently retired grand champions remain part of the sport¡¯s governing body.
While that quartet may have won a combined total of 30 Emperor¡¯s Cups during their active days, the six that departed accounted for 117 ¡ª almost four times as many.
It¡¯s a significant loss of high level experience and one that hurts sumo¡¯s efforts to both find and keep young talent in the sport.
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