Asashoryu stays tied for lead with rival Hakuho

Asashoryu stays tied for lead with rival Hakuho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) pushes down Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji on the ninth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 19. Asashoryu preserved his spotless record along with unbeaten rival yokozuna Hakuho as rank-and-filer Tochiozan finally suffered his first loss at the tournament the same day. (Kyodo)

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