Asashoryu wins 6th consecutive title in playoff with Kotooshu

Asashoryu wins 6th consecutive title in playoff with Kotooshu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu poses for photos with his Emperor's Cup in hand with his supporters after defeating Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu in a playoff to win a record-tying sixth consecutive title at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 25

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