Sekiwake Kotomitsuki remains perfect in New Year sumo

Sekiwake Kotomitsuki remains perfect in New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Sekiwake Kotomitsuki (L) helps komusubi Wakanosato rise after crushing him out of the ring at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 18, day six of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. Kotomitsuki is among three unbeaten wrestlers.

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