Asa, Hakuho still tied at top at spring sumo

Asa, Hakuho still tied at top at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) pushes third-ranked Miyabiyama out of the ring, maintaining his share of the lead with fellow Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 21 with a seventh win. (Kyodo)

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