Sumo wrestlers welcomed to Ulan Bator

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Mongolian sumo grand champion Asashoryu (L) and Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu (R) are welcomed by Mongolians in traditional attire on their arrival at Ghengis Khan International Airport outside Ulan Bator on Aug. 25. The two wrestlers are part of a Japan Sumo Association delegation to hold a two-day exhibition tournament in Ulan Bator on Aug. 27 and 28.

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