Asashoryu off to winning start at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) begins his bid for a 20th Emperor's Cup with a classy win over Russian komusubi Roho on the opening day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 7. (Kyodo)

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