A farewell ceremony for Mongolian-born 'komusubi' Tokitenku, who died on January 31^st, has taken place in Tokyo. Tokitenku Khuchitbaatar died aged 37 of malignant lymphoma. Some 500 people, including Mongolian 'yokozuna' Hakuho, Harumafuji and Kakuryo turned out at the memorial service on Monday to honour the late legendary sumo wrestler Tokitenku.

Tokitenku, who only retired last August, competed in 63 grand sumo tournaments, including three at the fourth highest rank of 'komusubi' since 2002.