Hakuho, sumo's greatest ever wrestler, is given humiliating demotion after he is held responsible for violent acts carried out by his 22-year-old protégé

The greatest sumo wrestler in history will be demoted to the lowest rank of sumo ‘elders’ after being held responsible for a newcomer’s violent behaviour.

Hakuho, real name Monkybatyn Davaajargal, 38, originally from Mongolia, is the most successful sumo wrestler of all time. 

Since retirement from the 2,000-year-old sport, Hakuho went on to run the Miyagino stable where sumo wrestlers live and train.

One of the wrestlers under his wing, 22-year-old newcomer Hokuseiho, has been violent to…