Hakuho gets chase for yokozuna promotion on the road

Hakuho gets chase for yokozuna promotion on the road

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian-born ozeki Hakuho (L) kick-started his campaign to reach sumo's ultimate rank with a take out of Kotoshogiku (R) while countryman and grand champion Asashoryu blew away Toyonoshima on the first day of action at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 13. (Kyodo)

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