Akinoshima topples Musashimaru in Nagoya sumo

Akinoshima topples Musashimaru in Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Top maegashira Akinoshima (R) sends grand champion Musashimaru out of the ring at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 6, the third day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. The loss was the first for Musashimaru in the 15-day event.

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