Asashoryu continues charge with record-equaling win in Kyushu

Asashoryu continues charge with record-equaling win in Kyushu

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu smiles after a win over Kotomitsuki on Nov. 24, matching the record of 82 wins in a year set by former yokozuna Kitanoumi in 1978 and preserving his flawless 12-0 record in the day's finale at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka. (Kyodo)

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