Musashimaru retains east yokozuna spot for 8th straight basho

Musashimaru retains east yokozuna spot for 8th straight basho

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru tells reporters about the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka Prefecture on Oct. 28. He will retain the prestigious east yokozuna slot for the eighth successive tournament as the Japan Sumo Association released its rankings the same day for the new tournament.

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