Kakuryu announces engagement to Mongolian Munkhzaya

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian-born yokozuna Kakuryu (R) and Dashnyam Munkhzaya attend a press conference on Jan. 6, 2015, in Tokyo to announce their engagement. The couple are expecting their first child in May. (Kyodo)

TOKYO, Jan. 6 Kyodo

      Mongolian-born yokozuna Kakuryu on Tuesday announced his engagement to countrywoman Dashnyam Munkhzaya.
     The 29-year-old Kakuryu, who was promoted to sumo's highest rank last May, said the couple is planning the birth of their first child in May. No dates have been set for a wedding ceremony or reception.
     "She is extremely cheerful. She is a person who gives me vitality," said Kakuryu at a press conference at his Izutsu stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward.

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