Kotoshoho wins first sumo title
Kotoshoho was in the lead on Saturday, the 14th day of the 15-day tournament. Aonishiki and Kusano followed, each with three losses. All three wrestlers are from the Hiramaku group, the lowest of the five ranks in the top Makunouchi division.
On the final day, Kotoshoho faced off with Aonishiki. Kotoshoho thrust down his opponent to become the first Hiramaku wrestler to clinch a championship since last year's spring tournament.
Kotoshoho beat newly promoted Yokozuna Grand Champion Onosato on the 13th day, his first victory against a top-ranked wrestler. He maintained momentum after that, extending his winning streak to 10 days through the end of the tournament.
Yokozuna and other higher-ranking Ozeki wrestlers all dropped out of the title race after either pulling out of the tournament or performing poorly.
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