Kaio lifts the Emperor's Cup at summer sumo

Kaio lifts the Emperor's Cup at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Komusubi Kaio receives the Emperor's Cup after winning his first championship at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 21. Kaio finished with a 14-1 record, but had to wait until Takanohana defeated rival yokozuna Akebono in the day's last bout to be assured of the championship.

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