Asashoryu, Hakuho share lead on 11th day of New Year sumo

Asashoryu, Hakuho share lead on 11th day of New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu pulls down Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu on the 11th day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 23, sharing the lead in the competition with rival yokozuna Hakuho with 10 wins and one loss.

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