Bulgaria Sumo Star Beats Leader in Summer Grand Tournament

Sports | May 23, 2009, Saturday // 15:27
Bulgaria: Bulgaria Sumo Star Beats Leader in Summer Grand Tournament The Bulgarian sumo wresler Kotooshu has beaten the leader at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, Hakuho. Photo by BGNES

The Bulgarian sumo wrestler Kaloyan Mahlyanov - Kotooshu has won his ninth victory at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

In the 14th round of the competition, ozeki Kotooshu triumphed over yokozuna Hakuho, the leader in the temporary ranking, BTA reported.

Thus, one round before the end of the tournament, the Bulgarian wrestler Kotooshu has 9 wins and 5 losses. The leader Hakuho has 13 wins and 1 loss.

The other yokozuna, Asashoryu, also lost from ozeki Harumafuji. Asashoriyu has 12 wins and 2 losses, and Harumafuji is sharing the top position with Hakuho with 13 wins and 1 loss.

In the last round of the Summer Grand Tournament, the Bulgarian wrestler Kotooshu will meet the other leader, Harumafuji.

 

 

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