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Sports | July 28, 2009, Tuesday // 20:18
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Bulgarian sumo wrestler Kotooshu with his Japanese fiancee (middle), Japan's Ambassador to Bulgaria, and the Bulgarian President. Photo by BGNES
The top Bulgarian sumo wrestler, Kaloyan Mahlyanov, aka Kotooshu was awarded Tuesday night Bulgaria's highest order.
Kotooshu received the Stara Planina I medal from President Georgi Parvanov at a special ceremony, in which he was accompanied by his Japanese fiancée.
"I want to show my fiancée the beauty of Bulgaria, everything about Bulgaria. I am going to place this order next to the Emperor's Cup", Kotooshu said during the ceremony.
Mahlyanov currently holds the second highest title in sumo - ozeki. He arrived from Japan with his fiancée to spend here a short 6-day vacation, in addition to receiving the order from President Parvanov.
"I am really glad that I am appreciated in Bulgaria. Today's award is especially important for me, it makes me especially proud", Kotooshu said.
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