Kaio leads field at spring sumo

Kaio leads field at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki Kaio storms to a perfect 4-0 record at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 14 by sending sekiwake Tochinonada sprawling back across the ring with a right-handed throw. No. 2 maegashira Chiyotenzan, eighth-ranked Tosanoumi and veteran Terao also remained unbeaten to finish the day in a tie for the lead with Kaio.

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