Sumo: Kotooshu becomes 1st European to win Emperor's Cup

Sumo: Kotooshu becomes 1st European to win Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Kotooshu is all smiles as a hairdresser retouches his sumo hairdo after the Bulgarian clinched the title at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on May 24 with an unbeatable 13-1 record on the 14th day of the 15-day meet. Kotooshu, whose real name is Kaloyan Mahlyanov, is the first European wrestler to win an Emperor's Cup.

  • Product Code
  • ILEA001128104
  • Registered date
  • 2008/5/24 00:00:00
  • Credit
  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
  • Media source
  • 2008 Kyodo News
  • Media size
  • 1251 × 1889 pixel
  • Resolution
  • 240 dpi
  • Deployment size
  • 510.13(KB)*
  • Special instruction

*File size when opened in Photoshop, etc.

Similar Images & Videos
    Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

    Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

    Yokozuna Terunofuji receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan on July 28, 2024.
      Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

      Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

      Yokozuna Terunofuji receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan on July 28, 2024.
        Sumo: Summer tournament

        Sumo: Summer tournament

        Komusubi Onosato is pictured after beating sekiwake Abi to win the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on its final day on May 26, 2024, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
          Sumo: Summer tournament

          Sumo: Summer tournament

          Onosato celebrates with supporters after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on its final day on May 26, 2024, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. (Pool photo)
            Sumo: Summer tournament

            Sumo: Summer tournament

            Onosato sheds a tear after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on its final day on May 26, 2024, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. (Pool photo)
              Sumo: Summer tournament

              Sumo: Summer tournament

              Onosato (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on its final day on May 26, 2024, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
                Sumo: Summer tournament

                Sumo: Summer tournament

                Komusubi Onosato receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on its final day on May 26, 2024, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
                  Sumo: Summer tournament

                  Sumo: Summer tournament

                  Onosato celebrates with supporters after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on its final day on May 26, 2024, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. (Pool photo)
                    Sumo: Summer tournament

                    Sumo: Summer tournament

                    Komusubi Onosato receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on its final day on May 26, 2024, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. (Pool photo)
                      Sumo: Summer tournament

                      Sumo: Summer tournament

                      Komusubi Onosato receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on its final day on May 26, 2024, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.