Asashoryu begins practice for July sumo tourney

Asashoryu begins practice for July sumo tourney

KANIE, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu begins training on June 27 at his stable in Kanie, Aichi Prefecture, for the upcoming July 9-23 sumo meet at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.

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