(1)Musashimaru's retirement ceremony held in Tokyo

(1)Musashimaru's retirement ceremony held in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The Samoan-born former yokozuna (grand champion) Musashimaru sheds tears during his retirement ceremony at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Oct. 2. Musashimaru marked 12 Emperor's Cup victories as the most successful foreign sumo wrestler.

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