Aki Basho 2005

The most recent Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo has been interesting.  After day 10, new Sekiwake Kotooshu leads the field with a 10-0 record, followed closely by Yokozuna Asashoryu at 9-1.  I am looking forward to their eventual showdown when the Yokozuna will have a chance to pull-even en route to his attempt at a perfect calendar year (winning every tournament.)

I heard that Kotooshu's 10-0 record is the best record in the modern era for a rikishi debuting at his rank.  His strong performance has surprised me.

Bulgarian Rikishi Kotooshu: