Mongolians win all awards at spring sumo tournament

Mongolians win all awards at spring sumo tournament

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (2nd from R) poses with his countrymen with Ama (L), Hakuho (2nd from L) and Kyokushuzan (R) after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 26. Ama won the Technique Prize and Hakuho was awarded both the Outstanding Performance and Technique prizes. Kyokushuzan was given the Fighting Sprit Prize.

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