Yoshida wins 6th straight national title

TOKYO, Japan - Reigning world and Olympic champion Saori Yoshida (L) attacks Chikako Matsukawa in the final of the 55-kg category at the wrestling national championships at Yoyogi national gymnasium annex on Dec. 23. Yoshida captured her sixth consecutive title in convincing fashion. (Kyodo)

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