Asashoryu falls in Nagoya sumo tourney

Asashoryu falls in Nagoya sumo tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (back) suffered an opening day shock defeat at the hands of komusubi Aminishiki (front) as he stepped over the edge when Aminishiki deployed an overarm throw to send him out on the first day of action at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 8.

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