Kotooshu celebrates after clinching Emperor's Cup

Kotooshu celebrates after clinching Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu raises two sea breams in celebration at the Sadogatake stable in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, on May 24 after clinching the title of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo with an unbeatable 13-1 record on the 14th day of the 15-day meet. Standing behind him is Stefanov Mahlyanov, Kotooshu's father. Sea breams, or ''tai'' in Japanese, are used on festive occasions in Japan as the word rhymes with ''medetai,'' or ''felicity.''

Sumo: Kotooshu becomes 1st European to win Emperor's Cup

Sumo: Kotooshu becomes 1st European to win Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Kotooshu (R) poses with his father Stefanov Mahlyanov for the media at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 24 after he clinched the title at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with an unbeatable 13-1 record on the 14th day of the 15-day meet. Kotooshu, whose real name is Kaloyan Mahlyanov, is the first European wrestler to win an Emperor's Cup.

Kotooshu celebrates with father after clinching Emperor's Cup

Kotooshu celebrates with father after clinching Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu (L) toasts with his father Stefanov Mahlyanov (C back) at the Sadogatake stable in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, on May 24 after Kotooshu clinched the title of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo with an unbeatable 13-1 record on the 14th day of the 15-day meet. Kotooshu, whose real name is Kaloyan Mahlyanov, is the first European wrestler to win an Emperor's Cup.

Sumo: Kotooshu becomes 1st European to win Emperor's Cup

Sumo: Kotooshu becomes 1st European to win Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu's father Stefanov Mahlyanov raises his hands in victory in the stands of Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 24 after Kotooshu clinched the title at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with an unbeatable 13-1 record on the 14th day of the 15-day meet. Kotooshu, whose real name is Kaloyan Mahlyanov, is the first European wrestler to win an Emperor's Cup.

Kelly Bensimon with Nick Stefanov in New York

Kelly Bensimon with Nick Stefanov in New York

U.S personality Kelly Bensimon with her on and off boyfriend Nick Stefanov are walking back home after doing some groceries shop in Soho, New York on September 6, 2021.Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kelly Bensimon with Nick Stefanov in New York

Kelly Bensimon with Nick Stefanov in New York

U.S personality Kelly Bensimon with her on and off boyfriend Nick Stefanov are walking back home after doing some groceries shop in Soho, New York on September 6, 2021.Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kelly Bensimon with Nick Stefanov in New York

Kelly Bensimon with Nick Stefanov in New York

U.S personality Kelly Bensimon with her on and off boyfriend Nick Stefanov are walking back home after doing some groceries shop in Soho, New York on September 6, 2021.Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kelly Bensimon with Nick Stefanov in New York

Kelly Bensimon with Nick Stefanov in New York

U.S personality Kelly Bensimon with her on and off boyfriend Nick Stefanov are walking back home after doing some groceries shop in Soho, New York on September 6, 2021.Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kelly Bensimon with Nick Stefanov in New York

Kelly Bensimon with Nick Stefanov in New York

U.S personality Kelly Bensimon with her on and off boyfriend Nick Stefanov are walking back home after doing some groceries shop in Soho, New York on September 6, 2021.Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kelly Bensimon with Nick Stefanov in New York

Kelly Bensimon with Nick Stefanov in New York

U.S personality Kelly Bensimon with her on and off boyfriend Nick Stefanov are walking back home after doing some groceries shop in Soho, New York on September 6, 2021.Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kelly Bensimon with Nick Stefanov in New York

Kelly Bensimon with Nick Stefanov in New York

U.S personality Kelly Bensimon with her on and off boyfriend Nick Stefanov are walking back home after doing some groceries shop in Soho, New York on September 6, 2021.Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kelly Bensimon with Nick Stefanov in New York

Kelly Bensimon with Nick Stefanov in New York

U.S personality Kelly Bensimon with her on and off boyfriend Nick Stefanov are walking back home after doing some groceries shop in Soho, New York on September 6, 2021.Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kotooshu celebrates after clinching Emperor's Cup

Kotooshu celebrates after clinching Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu raises two sea breams in celebration at the Sadogatake stable in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, on May 24 after clinching the title of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo with an unbeatable 13-1 record on the 14th day of the 15-day meet. Standing behind him is Stefanov Mahlyanov, Kotooshu's father. Sea breams, or ''tai'' in Japanese, are used on festive occasions in Japan as the word rhymes with ''medetai,'' or ''felicity.'' (Kyodo)

Kotooshu celebrates with father after clinching Emperor's Cup

Kotooshu celebrates with father after clinching Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu (L) toasts with his father Stefanov Mahlyanov (C back) at the Sadogatake stable in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, on May 24 after Kotooshu clinched the title of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo with an unbeatable 13-1 record on the 14th day of the 15-day meet. Kotooshu, whose real name is Kaloyan Mahlyanov, is the first European wrestler to win an Emperor's Cup. (Kyodo)