Yokozuna Asashoryu returns to Japan from Mongolia

Yokozuna Asashoryu returns to Japan from Mongolia

NARITA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu arrives at Narita airport, northeast of Tokyo, on Feb. 14 after winding up a five-day home visit to Mongolia. Asashoryu, whose real name is Dolgorsuren Dagvadorj, became the first Mongolian yokozuna after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament for his back-to-back titles.

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