Asashoryu suffers shock 1st defeat at Kyushu sumo

Asashoryu suffers shock 1st defeat at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (fore) suffers a shock first defeat to countryman Hakuho on the 11th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 24. Hakuho joined Asashoryu in a share of the lead along with sekiwake Wakanosato on 10-1.

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