Asashoryu wraps up New Year sumo on winning note

Asashoryu wraps up New Year sumo on winning note

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (top) floored the Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu with a beltless arm throw to close with a 14-1 record in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 21. (Kyodo)

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