Musashimaru maintains share of lead

Musashimaru maintains share of lead

Ozeki Musashimaru uses his massive 222-kilogram frame effectively at the edge to belly ninth-ranked maegashira Chiyotenzan out of the ring on the 12th day March 25 of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. Musashimaru now shares the lead with his fellow ozeki Takanonami with 10-2 records.

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