Asashyoryu gets fresh chance for sumo championship

Asashyoryu gets fresh chance for sumo championship

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R) forces relegation-haunted ozeki Kaio out of the ring on March 23, the 12th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka. Asashoryu got a fresh chance to compete for the championship after Hakuho's defeat by Tochiazuma.

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