Hakuho stays in front, Asa still chasing at spring sumo

Hakuho stays in front, Asa still chasing at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu subdues sekiwake Kotomitsuki to stay one off Mongolian ozeki Hakuho who maintained his lead with five days remaining at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on March 20.

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