Asashoryu, Kotooshu, Kaio visit Genghis Khan monument

Asashoryu, Kotooshu, Kaio visit Genghis Khan monument

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - (From L to R) Japanese ozeki Kaio, Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu and Mongolian sumo grand champion Asashoryu wave to well-wishers after visiting the Genghis Khan monument (background) in Ulan Bator on Aug. 26. The three wrestlers are part of a Japan Sumo Association delegation which will stage a two-day exhibition tournament in Ulan Bator on Aug. 27 and 28.

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