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Illustration - Toulouse

FRANCE. HAUTE-GARONNE (31) TOULOUSE. BASILIQUE SAINT SERNIN. BUILT FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE 10TH CENTURY TO HOUSE NUMEROUS RELICS, INCLUDING THAT OF SAINT SATURNIN, THE CURRENT CHURCH WAS CONSECRATED IN 1096 BY POPE URBAIN II. ELEVATED TO THE RANK OF BASILICA IN 1878, IT WAS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CENTRES OF PILGRIMAGE IN THE MEDIEVAL WEST AND REMAINS THE LARGEST SURVIVING ROMANESQUE CHURCH IN EUROPE. HERE, THE CHOIR AND APSE OF THE MONUMENT AS SEEN FROM THE SQUARE TO THE EAST. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Toulouse

FRANCE. HAUTE-GARONNE (31) TOULOUSE. BASILIQUE SAINT SERNIN. BUILT FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE 11TH CENTURY TO HOUSE NUMEROUS RELICS, INCLUDING THAT OF SAINT SATURNIN, THE CURRENT CHURCH WAS CONSECRATED IN 1096 BY POPE URBAN II. ELEVATED TO THE RANK OF BASILICA IN 1878, IT WAS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CENTRES OF PILGRIMAGE IN THE MEDIEVAL WEST AND REMAINS THE LARGEST SURVIVING ROMANESQUE CHURCH IN EUROPE. HERE, THE NAVE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Toulouse

FRANCE . OCCITANIE. TOULOUSE. SAINT SERNIN BASILICA. BUILT FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE 11TH CENTURY TO HOUSE NUMEROUS RELICS, INCLUDING THAT OF SAINT SATURNIN, THE CURRENT CHURCH WAS CONSECRATED IN 1096 BY POPE URBAN II. ELEVATED TO THE RANK OF BASILICA IN 1878, IT WAS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CENTRES OF PILGRIMAGE IN THE MEDIEVAL WEST AND REMAINS THE LARGEST SURVIVING ROMANESQUE CHURCH IN EUROPE. HERE, THE CHOIR AISLE, WITH ITS FAMOUS BAS-RELIEFS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Toulouse

FRANCE. OCCITANIE. HAUTE-GARONNE (31) TOULOUSE. SAINT SERNIN BASILICA. BUILT FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE 11TH CENTURY TO HOUSE NUMEROUS RELICS, INCLUDING THAT OF SAINT SATURNIN, THE CURRENT CHURCH WAS CONSECRATED IN 1096 BY POPE URBAN II. ELEVATED TO THE RANK OF BASILICA IN 1878, IT WAS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CENTRES OF PILGRIMAGE IN THE MEDIEVAL WEST AND REMAINS THE LARGEST SURVIVING ROMANESQUE CHURCH IN EUROPE. HERE, THE CHOIR STALLS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Toulouse

FRANCE. HAUTE-GARONNE (31) TOULOUSE. BASILIQUE SAINT SERNIN. BUILT FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE 11TH CENTURY TO HOUSE NUMEROUS RELICS, INCLUDING THAT OF SAINT SATURNIN, THE CURRENT CHURCH WAS CONSECRATED IN 1096 BY POPE URBAN II. ELEVATED TO THE RANK OF BASILICA IN 1878, IT WAS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CENTRES OF PILGRIMAGE IN THE MEDIEVAL WEST AND REMAINS THE LARGEST SURVIVING ROMANESQUE CHURCH IN EUROPE. HERE, THE NAVE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sumo: Kitanowaka

Rank-and-file wrestler Kitanowaka holds up the banzuke for the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at his Hakkaku stable in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on Oct. 30, 2023, the day the ranking sheet was issued. Kitanowaka is one of four wrestlers making their debut in the highest makuuchi division in the Nov. 12-26 meet.

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Sumo: Churanomumi

Rank-and-file wrestler Churanoumi holds up the banzuke for the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at his Kise stable in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on Oct. 30, 2023, the day the ranking sheet was issued. Churanoumi is one of four wrestlers making their debut in the highest makuuchi division in the Nov. 12-26 meet.

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Sumo: Tohakuryu

Rank-and-file wrestler Tohakuryu (L) and his stablemaster hold up the banzuke for the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at their Tamanoi stable in the Fukuoka Prefecture town of Sue, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 30, 2023, the day the ranking sheet was issued. Tohakuryu is one of four wrestlers making their debut in the highest makuuchi division in the Nov. 12-26 meet.

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Hakuho tosses aside Hokutoriki on 5th day of autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho muscles down rank-and-filer Hokutoriki to stay one behind two leaders on the fifth day of action at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 13.

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Hakuho shaping up on 3rd day at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (back) pushes rank-and-filer Kakuryu out of the ring to stay one off the pace in his chase for his fourth career title on the third day of action at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 11.

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Hakuho closes in on Taiho's 45 win streak

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (up) overpowers rank-and-filer Kitataiki on the 12th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 22, 2010. Hakuho moved to within one win of matching former yokozuna great Taiho's 45-bout winning streak

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Hakuho closes in on Taiho's 45 win streak

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) overpowers rank-and-filer Kitataiki on the 12th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 22, 2010. Hakuho moved to within one win of matching former yokozuna great Taiho's 45-bout winning streak

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Harumafuji defeats Toyohibiki at spring tourney

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji (R) pushes rank-and-filer Toyohibiki out of the ring at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 23, 2010, the 10th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. The ozeki remained one win behind Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho and Estonian sekiwake Baruto.

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Ama assured of promotion to Ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Promotion-chasing sekiwake Ama holds the baby of one of his fans enfolded in the Mongolian flag on Nov. 22 after beating ozeki Kotomitsuki at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka. Ama is virtually assured of promotion to ozeki as he has now exceeded 33 wins in three consecutive tournaments -- a rough guideline for gaining promotion to sumo's second-highest rank. At left is his elder brother.

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Hakuho sends Kotoshogiku out of ring at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) dispatches rank-and-filer Kotoshogiku in convincing fashion to remain one off the pace in the chase for his third consecutive title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 14.

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Asashoryu crushes Goeido for 3rd win at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Asashoryu bulldozes No. 3 maegashira Goeido out of the ring at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 16, keeping his comeback bid on track with a 3-1 record, one win behind fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho and rank-and-filer Futeno.

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Hakuho dumps Kotoshogiku on 7th day at autumn basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho dumps rank-and-filer Kotoshogiku to stay one behind undefeated sekiwake Aminishiki at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 15. Hakuho is gunning for his first title after his promotion to yokozuna.

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Hakuho meets the press one day after winning summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Hakuho meet the press at his stable in Tokyo on May 28, one day after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with an undefeated 15-0 record. Hakuho is certain to be promoted to yokozuna (grand champion), sumo's highest rank.

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Hakuho stays in lead, Asashio chasing at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu pulls off a decisive win over ozeki Tochiazuma to stay one match behind Mongolian ozeki Hakuho who disposed of rank-and-filer Homasho to remain in sole possession of the lead at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on March 21.

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Hakuho stays in lead, Asashio chasing at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Hakuho disposes of rank-and-filer Homasho to remain in sole possession of the lead at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 21, with Yokozuna Asashoryu in hot pursuit one off the pace.

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Asa continues march toward title with win over Hakuho

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu takes another step toward a 20th Emperor's Cup by ousting fellow Mongolian Hakuho at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17. With four days of the 15-day meet remaining, Asashoryu leads rank-and-filer Toyonoshima (9-2) with 10 wins and one defeat.

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Tochiazuma loses to Chiyotaikai at Nagoya sumo tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - In an ozeki battle, Chiyotaikai (R) sends Tochiazuma (L) to his first defeat, using a salvo of snappy thrusts before propelling Tochiazuma into the ringside seats, leaving both men one behind yokozuna Asashoryu along with rank-and-filers Tamanoshima and Tamakasuga at 8-1 at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 17.

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Asashoryu stays one off the pace

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R) thrashes countryman Kyokushuzan to stay one off the pace along with rank-and-filer Kisenosato on the ninth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 19.

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(1)Asashoryu ends campaign in style, set for yokozuna promotion

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Asashoryu pushes fellow ozeki Musoyama out of the ring in the final day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 26. Asashoryu won the Emperor's Cup with 14 wins and one loss in the competition and is certain to be promoted to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna.

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Mongolian sekiwake Asashoryu meets press

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian sekiwake Asashoryu (L) smiles during a press conference with his stable master Takasago at a hotel in the town of Kanie, Aichi Prefecture, on July 22, one day after he ended the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with a 12-3 record. The Japan Sumo Association (JSA) basically approved the promotion of sekiwake Asashoryu to ozeki on July 21, making him the first Mongolian and fourth foreigner to attain sumo's second highest rank.

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S. Korea's ruling party former No. 2 becomes Red Cross chief

SEOUL, South Korea - The photo shows Suh Young Hoon, 77, who was elected on Dec. 28 president of South Korea's National Red Cross to succeed Chang Choong Sik. Suh was until Tuesday chairman of President Kim Dae Jung's Millennium Democratic Party, one rank below Kim.

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Kotonishiki topples Takanohana in Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Rank-and-filer Kotonishiki (L) topples four-time defending champion Takanohana out of the ring at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 5, the second day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Both wrestlers have one win and one loss apiece in the 15-day event.

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Wakanohana to sit out Nagoya sumo tourney

Yokozuna Wakanohana, who celebrated his ascension to sumo's ultimate rank one year ago, decides July 2 to sit out of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament starting July 4. The injury to his left ankle that forced Wakanohana to pull out of the summer tourney in May is what is said to be keeping him out of the Nagoya meet.

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Asashoryu stays one off the pace

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R) thrashes countryman Kyokushuzan to stay one off the pace along with rank-and-filer Kisenosato on the ninth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 19. (Kyodo)

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Tochiazuma loses to Chiyotaikai at Nagoya sumo tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - In an ozeki battle, Chiyotaikai (R) sends Tochiazuma (L) to his first defeat, using a salvo of snappy thrusts before propelling Tochiazuma into the ringside seats, leaving both men one behind yokozuna Asashoryu along with rank-and-filers Tamanoshima and Tamakasuga at 8-1 at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 17. (Kyodo)

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Asa continues march toward title with win over Hakuho

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu takes another step toward a 20th Emperor's Cup by ousting fellow Mongolian Hakuho at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17. With four days of the 15-day meet remaining, Asashoryu leads rank-and-filer Toyonoshima (9-2) with 10 wins and one defeat. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho stays in lead, Asashio chasing at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu pulls off a decisive win over ozeki Tochiazuma to stay one match behind Mongolian ozeki Hakuho who disposed of rank-and-filer Homasho to remain in sole possession of the lead at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on March 21. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho stays in lead, Asashio chasing at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Hakuho disposes of rank-and-filer Homasho to remain in sole possession of the lead at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 21, with Yokozuna Asashoryu in hot pursuit one off the pace. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho meets the press one day after winning summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Hakuho meet the press at his stable in Tokyo on May 28, one day after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with an undefeated 15-0 record. Hakuho is certain to be promoted to yokozuna (grand champion), sumo's highest rank. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho shaping up on 3rd day at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (back) pushes rank-and-filer Kakuryu out of the ring to stay one off the pace in his chase for his fourth career title on the third day of action at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 11. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho tosses aside Hokutoriki on 5th day of autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho muscles down rank-and-filer Hokutoriki to stay one behind two leaders on the fifth day of action at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 13. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho dumps Kotoshogiku on 7th day at autumn basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho dumps rank-and-filer Kotoshogiku to stay one behind undefeated sekiwake Aminishiki at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 15. Hakuho is gunning for his first title after his promotion to yokozuna. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu crushes Goeido for 3rd win at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Asashoryu bulldozes No. 3 maegashira Goeido out of the ring at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 16, keeping his comeback bid on track with a 3-1 record, one win behind fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho and rank-and-filer Futeno. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho sends Kotoshogiku out of ring at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) dispatches rank-and-filer Kotoshogiku in convincing fashion to remain one off the pace in the chase for his third consecutive title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 14. (Kyodo)

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Ama assured of promotion to Ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Promotion-chasing sekiwake Ama holds the baby of one of his fans enfolded in the Mongolian flag on Nov. 22 after beating ozeki Kotomitsuki at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka. Ama is virtually assured of promotion to ozeki as he has now exceeded 33 wins in three consecutive tournaments -- a rough guideline for gaining promotion to sumo's second-highest rank. At left is his elder brother. (Kyodo)

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IMPERIAL HOTEL, TOKYO

The Imperial Hotel, designed by American architect rank Lloyd Wright, is one of the few substantial buildings to survive the quake. Date: September 1923

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Palanquin and woman

There were many types of palanquins, from the norimono with decorations on all four sides to the simple one for commoners without an enclosure. The Edo Shogunate designated the rank of people who could ride Norimono . The palanquin in the picture is the simplest form called Yamakago .==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number16‐20‐0]

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Hakuho closes in on Taiho's 45 win streak

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) overpowers rank-and-filer Kitataiki on the 12th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 22, 2010. Hakuho moved to within one win of matching former yokozuna great Taiho's 45-bout winning streak (Kyodo)

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Hakuho closes in on Taiho's 45 win streak

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (up) overpowers rank-and-filer Kitataiki on the 12th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 22, 2010. Hakuho moved to within one win of matching former yokozuna great Taiho's 45-bout winning streak (Kyodo)

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Harumafuji defeats Toyohibiki at spring tourney

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji (R) pushes rank-and-filer Toyohibiki out of the ring at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 23, 2010, the 10th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. The ozeki remained one win behind Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho and Estonian sekiwake Baruto. (Kyodo)

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Sumo: Goeido in 3-way lead at Autumn meet

Ozeki Goeido (L) forces komusubi Tamawashi out of the dohyo ring during the eighth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2017. Goeido is one victory away from securing a winning record at the 15-day meet to remain at sumo's second-highest rank. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(1)Asashoryu ends campaign in style, set for yokozuna promotion

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Asashoryu pushes fellow ozeki Musoyama out of the ring in the final day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 26. Asashoryu won the Emperor's Cup with 14 wins and one loss in the competition and is certain to be promoted to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna. (Kyodo)

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Mongolian sekiwake Asashoryu meets press

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian sekiwake Asashoryu (L) smiles during a press conference with his stable master Takasago at a hotel in the town of Kanie, Aichi Prefecture, on July 22, one day after he ended the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with a 12-3 record. The Japan Sumo Association (JSA) basically approved the promotion of sekiwake Asashoryu to ozeki on July 21, making him the first Mongolian and fourth foreigner to attain sumo's second highest rank.

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Kotonishiki topples Takanohana in Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Rank-and-filer Kotonishiki (L) topples four-time defending champion Takanohana out of the ring at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 5, the second day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Both wrestlers have one win and one loss apiece in the 15-day event.

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Kotonishiki topples Takanohana in Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Rank-and-filer Kotonishiki (L) topples four-time defending champion Takanohana out of the ring at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 5, the second day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Both wrestlers have one win and one loss apiece in the 15-day event.