Kotonowaka pulls out of Nagoya sumo with injuries

Kotonowaka pulls out of Nagoya sumo with injuries

NAGOYA, Japan - Rank-and-file maegashira Kotonowaka (file photo) has pulled out of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament due to arm and upper chest injuries from his upset win over Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu on July 7, his stable said July 8.

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