Asashoryu retains lead in summer sumo tournament

Asashoryu retains lead in summer sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Asahoryu forces down sekiwake Dejima in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 20, retaining his solo lead in the competitionn with nine wins against one loss after 10 days of the 15-day tourney.

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