(1)Asashoryu promoted to yokozuna

(1)Asashoryu promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Sumo Association (JSA) executive Isenoumi (2nd from R) conveys to ozeki Asashoryu (C on L side) the JSA decision to promote him to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna Jan. 29, making him the 68th grand champion in sumo history and the first from Mongolia.

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