Kotogatake Koichi

Kotogatake Koichi (born Yoshikazu Takeuchi; 24 September 1952 – 24 February 2024) was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Teshikaga, Hokkaidō.

Profesional debut
He made his professional debut in November 1967 and reached the top division in July 1976. His highest rank was maegashira 1.

Retirement and life after
Upon retirement from active competition he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association. He left the Sumo Association in March 1995.

Death
Koichi died from heart failure on 24 February 2024, at the age of 71.