Scandal-tainted Asashoryu calls it quits

Scandal-tainted Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu wipes tears during a press conference at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Feb. 4, 2010, during which he announced his decision to bring an end to his illustrious but trouble-laden sumo career. Asashoryu, whose real name is Dolgorsuren Dagvadorj, made his announcement to retire amid a recent scandal in which he was allegedly accused of seriously injuring a man in a drunken rampage. (Kyodo)

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