Kotooshu happy with Kyushu showing, awaiting promotion

Kotooshu happy with Kyushu showing, awaiting promotion

FUKUOKA, Japan - Bulgarian sumo wrestler Kotooshu smiles during a press conference in the town of Hisayama, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 18. Kotooshu, who ended the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with an 11-4 record on Nov. 17, is expected to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki.

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