Asashoryu still in command at summer sumo

Asashoryu still in command at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu of Mongolia (L) throws komusubi Wakanosato out of the ring at the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 15, remaining unbeaten during the first eight days of the 15-day tournament.

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