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Hakuhō's Real Name: Mönkhbatyn Davaajargal
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Hakuhō (白鵬翔) 本名: Mönkhbatyn Davaajargal (ムンフバト・ダヴァジャルガル)
Answer: Hakuhō's real name is Mönkhbatyn Davaajargal. The Mongolian-born yokozuna holds the record of 45 top-division championships.
Mönkhbatyn Davaajargal was born on March 11, 1985, in Ulaanbaatar. His father, Jigjidiin Mönkhbat, was Mongolia's first Olympic medalist (silver in wrestling, 1968). He joined Miyagino stable in 2000 at a light weight. His shikona, 白鵬, means "white phoenix" (a great mythical bird).
Promoted to yokozuna in 2007, he went on to set the all-time records for top-division championships (45) and career wins. He became a Japanese citizen in 2019, needed to stay in sumo as an elder.
He retired in 2021 and became the elder Miyagino. In 2024 his stable was closed after a disciplinary case involving one of his wrestlers, and he later left the Japan Sumo Association in 2025.
FAQ
How many titles did Hakuhō win? A record 45 top-division championships.
Who is Hakuhō's father? Jigjidiin Mönkhbat, Mongolia's first Olympic medalist.