Asashoryu completes memorable comeback to win New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu is jubilant during a TV interview after winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25. Asashoryu outmuscled fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho in a dramatic championship playoff to win the 15-day tourney. Asashoryu endured an injury-plagued six months and missed part or all of the previous three tournaments with an injured left elbow. (Kyodo)

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