Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu takes revenge

Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu takes revenge

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu heaves komusubi Kisenosato over the edge of the ring on the first day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium on March 9. Asashoryu took revenge for a loss against Kisenosato on the second day of the New Year meet in January.

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