(3)Yokozuna Asashoryu wins New Year's meet with flawless record

(3)Yokozuna Asashoryu wins New Year's meet with flawless record

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu, surrounded by supporters, holds the Emperor's Cup and his daughter for photos at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 23 winning the 15-day New Year's Grand Sumo Tournament with a flawless 15-0 record.

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