Yokozuna Hakuho stays in contention

Yokozuna Hakuho stays in contention

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotaikai (R) drops to his knees in the ring to hand Mongolian grand champion Hakuho victory in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 24. The pressure will be on Hakuho on Jan. 25, the final day of the 15-day tourney, as the yokozuna (13-1) needs to beat Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu, who has a spotless 14-0 record, to force a championship playoff and keep alive his hopes of a fourth consecutive title. (Kyodo)

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