Bulgaria Sumo Wrestler Kotooshu Scores Great Win in Fukuoka
Sports | November 28, 2009, Saturday
Accompanied by sumo wrestler Kotokasuga, Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu (R) waves from an open car at the start of a parade outside the Kokugikan sumo arena, in Tokyo. Photo by BGNES
Bulgarian sumo wrestler Kotooshu won a crucial match against grand champion, the Yokozuna Asashoryu late Friday.
Kaloyan Mahlyanov aka Kotooshu handed the Mongolian his first defeat during the 14th round of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka. There is only one round remaining before the winners are announced.
The victory is a sweet revenge for the Bulgarian who suffered a crushing defeat during his playoff with the Ulan Bator champion in September
Currently, Kotooshu ranks 6th in the tournament, with 10 wins and 4 losses.
In the last round the Bulgarian will face the Ozeki Harumafuji with 8 wins and 6 losses.
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