Asashoryu takes sole lead at spring sumo

Asashoryu takes sole lead at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu of Mongolia pushes komusubi Iwakiyama out of the ring at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 20, remaining unbeaten during the first eight days of the 15-day tournament.

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