Mongolian Yokozuna ‘Kakuryu’ M.Anand has won Emperor’s Cup for fourth times in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

Kakuryu (13-2) defeated No. 6 Maegashira Kaisei, his closest rival in the 15-day competition, opening up a two-win lead over the field with two days of bouts remaining at Edion Arena Osaka.

In 2014, Mongolian wrestler M. Anand became the 71st champion of the Japanese Grand Sumo winning his first career title. He moved into the top makuuchi division in November 2006.