Asashoryu still on collision course with Hakuho at New Year sumo

Asashoryu still on collision course with Hakuho at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R), back on the raised ring after serving a two-tournament ban, sends Ama packing with a trademark overarm throw to chase his front-running grand champion rival Hakuho at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 21.

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