Hakuho defeated by Kotooshu at summer sumo

Hakuho defeated by Kotooshu at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (at front) was beaten by ozeki Kotooshu (in back) on May 23 with an overarm throw for his first defeat at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. Hakuho saw his winning streak in regulation bouts snapped at 33.

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