Asashoryu defeats Kotomitsuki to stay perfect at spring sumo

Asashoryu defeats Kotomitsuki to stay perfect at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu of Mongolia throws down sekiwake Kotomitsuki in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 20, remaining unbeaten in the first seven days of the 15-day tournament.

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