Asashoryu aims for yokozuna in top ozeki spot

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Asashoryu (R), who became the first Mongolian to claim the Emperor's Cup in November, holds the list of rankings released by the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) for the upcoming New Year's Grand Sumo Tournament with his stable master Takasago (L) on Dec. 24.

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