Asashoryu beats Takanowaka

Asashoryu beats Takanowaka

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian sekiwake Asashoryu (L) drives fourth-ranked Takanowaka out of the ring on the second day July 8 of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.

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