Hakuho beats Kotomitsuki to close in on title at autumn sumo

Hakuho beats Kotomitsuki to close in on title at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia sends ozeki Kotomitsuki to the ground at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 21, day 13 of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho leads the competition with 11 wins and two losses.

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