Asashoryu starts with victory in 15-day summer sumo

Asashoryu starts with victory in 15-day summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R) blew away komusubi Toyonoshima on the first day of action at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 13. Toyonoshima injured his leg in pre-tournament practice against the yokozuna,

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