Hakuho, Asashoryu still even on 12th day of New Year sumo

Hakuho, Asashoryu still even on 12th day of New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu forces sekiwake Aminishiki out of the ring on the 12th day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 24, sharing the lead in the 15-day tournament with fellow yokozuna Hakuho with 11 wins and one loss.

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