Asashoryu wins over Tamanoshima at summer sumo

Asashoryu wins over Tamanoshima at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L), with a series of hefty shoves, charges Tamanoshima out of the ring in a matter of seconds at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 14. (Kyodo)

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