Mongolian sumo champion Asashoryu speaks ahead of Kyushu sumo tourney

Mongolian sumo champion Asashoryu speaks ahead of Kyushu sumo tourney

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu speaks at a news conference Oct. 31 in Fukuoka ahead of the Nov. 12-26 Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.

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