Asashoryu back with a bang at New Year sumo meet

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu of Mongolia throws down komusubi Kotoshogiku on the opening day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 13.

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