A day after securing his record-extending 41st championship, Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (M.Davaajargal) closed the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect 15-0 record on Sunday.

By winning a yokozuna clash against fellow Mongolian Kakuryu, Hakuho claimed the Emperor’s Cup with a spotless record for a record-extending 14th time. It was Hakuho’s first championship in a year that has seen him struggle with injuries.

“I feel like the god of sumo smiled at me for the first time in a while. It feels amazing,” Hakuho said. “I suffered injuries this year, and my father passed away. So I felt lonely at times but I think I can finally deliver good news to him.”

“I wasn’t 100 percent until right before the tournament, but I’m glad I was able to make it in time,” the 33-year-old said. “I think dealing with injuries will be a key to my sumo career.”