Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L) forces fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho out of the ring during a championship playoff at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25, winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup. Asashoryu made a dramatic comeback after enduring an injury-plagued six months and missing part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow. (Kyodo)

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