New yokozuna Asashoryu makes triumphant return to Mongolia

New yokozuna Asashoryu makes triumphant return to Mongolia

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Newly promoted yokozuna Asashoryu arrives at Ulan Bator airport Feb. 10 for a five-day visit to his home country. Asashoryu became the first-ever Mongolian to reach sumo's highest rank after he won the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in January.

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