Asashoryu, Kotooshu, Kaio meet with Mongolian president

Asashoryu, Kotooshu, Kaio meet with Mongolian president

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Mongolian sumo grand champion Asashoryu (3rd L), Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu (2nd L) and Japanese ozeki Kaio present a calligraphy artwork to Mongolian President Nambaryn Enkhbayar(R) after a meeting with the Mongolian leader at the presidential palace in Ulan Bator on Aug. 26. The three wrestlers are part of a Japan Sumo Association delegation to hold a two-day exhibition tournament in Ulan Bator on Aug. 27 and 28.

  • Product Code
  • ILEA001129562
  • Registered date
  • 2008/8/26 00:00:00
  • Credit
  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
  • Media source
  • 2008 Kyodo News
  • Media size
  • 1889 × 1135 pixel
  • Resolution
  • 240 dpi
  • Deployment size
  • 537.06(KB)*
  • Special instruction

*File size when opened in Photoshop, etc.

Similar Images & Videos
    Hakuho's ring-entering ceremony

    Hakuho's ring-entering ceremony

    ISE, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (3rd from L) and Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hanaregoma (2nd from L) visit the Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on July 8, 2011, ahead of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho could surpass legendary yokozuna Asashoryu by winning the 15-day tournament beginning July 10, making it an unprecedented eighth consecutive tournament won by the 26-year-old Mongolian.
      Wrestlers gather at sumo association meeting

      Wrestlers gather at sumo association meeting

      TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (L) and ozeki Kaio (R) take part in a meeting with other wrestlers, staff members and leaders of the Japan Sumo Association at the Ryogoku Kokugikan gymnasium in Tokyo on Aug. 23, 2010. The JSA in a rare move held the meeting as part of efforts to restore the sport's tarnished reputation in the wake of a series of gang-linked scandals. (Kyodo)
        Wrestlers gather at sumo association meeting

        Wrestlers gather at sumo association meeting

        TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (L) and ozeki Kaio (R) take part in a meeting with other wrestlers, staff members and leaders of the Japan Sumo Association at the Ryogoku Kokugikan gymnasium in Tokyo on Aug. 23, 2010. The JSA in a rare move held the meeting as part of efforts to restore the sport's tarnished reputation in the wake of a series of gang-linked scandals.
          Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu beaten by Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu

          Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu beaten by Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu

          FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu (R) is forced out of the ring by Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu on the 14th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 28, 2009, suffering his third loss.
            Hakuho takes sole lead as Asashoryu crashes in Kyushu

            Hakuho takes sole lead as Asashoryu crashes in Kyushu

            FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (L) throws down ozeki Kaio on the 12th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 26, 2009, remaining unbeaten to move into sole possession of the lead.
              Asashoryu sets up clash with Hakuho at autumn sumo

              Asashoryu sets up clash with Hakuho at autumn sumo

              TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R) attempts to throw ozeki Kotomitsuki out of the ring at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2009. The yokozuna moved within reach of his 24th Emperor's Cup with a demolition of the ozeki, improving to a perfect 14-0 and setting up a clash with fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho on the final day of the 15-day meet on Sept. 27.
                Asashoryu sets up clash with Hakuho at autumn sumo

                Asashoryu sets up clash with Hakuho at autumn sumo

                TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (L) throws Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu onto the ring, staying hot on heels of rival yokozuna Asashoryu at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 26, 2009. With the latest win, Hakuho improved to 13-1 and set up a clash with fellow Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu on the final day of the 15-day meet on Sept. 27.
                  Asashoryu loses on final day of Nagoya tournament

                  Asashoryu loses on final day of Nagoya tournament

                  NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (R) grimaces after being tossed by rival yokozuna Hakuho as ozeki Kotooshu (L) looks on in the 15th and final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 26.
                    Asashoryu receives highest award in Mongolia

                    Asashoryu receives highest award in Mongolia

                    ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Grand sumo champion Asashoryu (L) is presented with the Hero of Labor award, the highest government award in his native Mongolia, by Mongolian President Nambaryn Enkhbayar at a ceremony in Ulan Bator on June 12.
                      Hakuho wins 10th Emperor's Cup at spring sumo

                      Hakuho wins 10th Emperor's Cup at spring sumo

                      OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) shoves ozeki Kaio out of the ring on the 14th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 28. Hakuho won his 10th career title after Mongolian rival grand champion Asashoryu fell to a third defeat at the hands of Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu.