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Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Former sumo champion Chiyonofuji died aged 61 on July 31, 2016.
Here we show a few images of the 31-time champion in action from our archives. This first photo was taken May 14, 1987, showing Sumo grand champion Yokozuna Chiyonofuji conducting a ceremonial performance for the entrance of the ring “Dohyo-iri” before the start of competition in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Shinichi Yamada/AFLO)

Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Undated photo showing Yokozuna Chiyonofuji (L) and Ozeki Konishiki (R) preparing for the match during the Grand Sumo Championship in Japan. (Photo by Jun Tsukida/AFLO SPORT)

Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Photo taken JANUARY 20, 1987 – Sumo : Chiyonofuji throws salt to purify the ring. (Photo by Shinichi Yamada/AFLO)

Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Photo taken MAY 14, 1987 – Sumo : Grand Champion Yokozuna Chiyonofuji in action. (Photo by Shinichi Yamada/AFLO)

Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Former sumo champion Chiyonofuji died aged 61 on July 31, 2016.
Here we show a few images of the 31-time champion in action from our archives. This first photo was taken May 14, 1987, showing Sumo grand champion Yokozuna Chiyonofuji conducting a ceremonial performance for the entrance of the ring “Dohyo-iri” before the start of competition in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Shinichi Yamada/AFLO)

Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Undated photo showing Yokozuna Chiyonofuji (L) and Ozeki Konishiki (R) preparing for the match during the Grand Sumo Championship in Japan. (Photo by Jun Tsukida/AFLO SPORT)

Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Photo taken JANUARY 20, 1987 – Sumo : Chiyonofuji throws salt to purify the ring. (Photo by Shinichi Yamada/AFLO)

Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Photo taken MAY 14, 1987 – Sumo : Grand Champion Yokozuna Chiyonofuji in action. (Photo by Shinichi Yamada/AFLO)

Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Former sumo champion Chiyonofuji died aged 61 on July 31, 2016.
Here we show a few images of the 31-time champion in action from our archives. This first photo was taken May 14, 1987, showing Sumo grand champion Yokozuna Chiyonofuji conducting a ceremonial performance for the entrance of the ring “Dohyo-iri” before the start of competition in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Shinichi Yamada/AFLO)

Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Undated photo showing Yokozuna Chiyonofuji (L) and Ozeki Konishiki (R) preparing for the match during the Grand Sumo Championship in Japan. (Photo by Jun Tsukida/AFLO SPORT)

Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Photo taken JANUARY 20, 1987 – Sumo : Chiyonofuji throws salt to purify the ring. (Photo by Shinichi Yamada/AFLO)

Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Photo taken MAY 14, 1987 – Sumo : Grand Champion Yokozuna Chiyonofuji in action. (Photo by Shinichi Yamada/AFLO)

Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Former sumo champion Chiyonofuji died aged 61 on July 31, 2016.
Here we show a few images of the 31-time champion in action from our archives. This first photo was taken May 14, 1987, showing Sumo grand champion Yokozuna Chiyonofuji conducting a ceremonial performance for the entrance of the ring “Dohyo-iri” before the start of competition in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Shinichi Yamada/AFLO)

Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Undated photo showing Yokozuna Chiyonofuji (L) and Ozeki Konishiki (R) preparing for the match during the Grand Sumo Championship in Japan. (Photo by Jun Tsukida/AFLO SPORT)

Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Photo taken JANUARY 20, 1987 – Sumo : Chiyonofuji throws salt to purify the ring. (Photo by Shinichi Yamada/AFLO)

Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Photo taken MAY 14, 1987 – Sumo : Grand Champion Yokozuna Chiyonofuji in action. (Photo by Shinichi Yamada/AFLO)

Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Former sumo champion Chiyonofuji died aged 61 on July 31, 2016.
Here we show a few images of the 31-time champion in action from our archives. This first photo was taken May 14, 1987, showing Sumo grand champion Yokozuna Chiyonofuji conducting a ceremonial performance for the entrance of the ring “Dohyo-iri” before the start of competition in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Shinichi Yamada/AFLO)

Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Undated photo showing Yokozuna Chiyonofuji (L) and Ozeki Konishiki (R) preparing for the match during the Grand Sumo Championship in Japan. (Photo by Jun Tsukida/AFLO SPORT)

Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Photo taken JANUARY 20, 1987 – Sumo : Chiyonofuji throws salt to purify the ring. (Photo by Shinichi Yamada/AFLO)

Former sumo Yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies aged 61

Photo taken MAY 14, 1987 – Sumo : Grand Champion Yokozuna Chiyonofuji in action. (Photo by Shinichi Yamada/AFLO)

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