Prevailing in Playoff

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Sekiwake Kiribayama receives the Emperor’s Cup from Japan Sumo Association President Hakkaku after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday at Edion Arena Osaka by defeating komusubi Daieisho in a playoff. The Mongolian beat Daieisho in the final match to set up the playoff, which he then won to capture his first career title.