Takanohana wins 19th Emperor's Cup

Takanohana wins 19th Emperor's Cup

Yokozuna Takanohana (2nd from L) reinforces his aura of invincibility July 18 by easily disposing of ozeki Musashimaru to claim his 19th Emperor's Cup with a day to spare in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

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