Mongolian-born grand sumo champion Yokozuna Hakuho (C) leaves after performing the traditional New Year's rite at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo January 6, 2009. Grand sumo champions Yokozuna Asashoryu and Yokozuna Hakuho, both Mongolian-born, performed their ring-entering rite on Tuesday before thousands of sumo fans and visitors in the annual celebration for the New Year. [Agencies]