Kotooshu receives highest award in Bulgaria

SOFIA, Bulgaria - Bulgaria-born sumo wrestler Kotooshu (2nd from R) is photographed with people including his family at the office of Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov in Sofia on July 28. The ozeki whose real name is Kaloyan Mahlyanov was awarded the Stara Planina Order First Class, the country's highest government award.

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