Kotoshogiku,31, claims Emperor’s Cup in what may mark beginning of challenge to years of domination by Mongolian fighters Japans agonising wait for a homegrown sumo champion has ended after Kotoshogiku on Sunday became the first Japan-born wrestler in a decade to win a tournament.
The 31-year-old claimed the Emperor’s Cup and sparked wild celebrations inside the arena after throwing his opponent, or Goeido,to the ground to stop the original year tournament in Tokyo with an unassailable 14 wins and one loss.
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Source: theguardian.com