Kisses for Mongolia's Asashoryu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu (C) is kissed by his parents after defeating ozeki Musoyama on the second day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 14. The couple traveled to Japan from Mongolia to watch the match.

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