Asashoryu crowned overall champion in Mongolian tour

Asashoryu crowned overall champion in Mongolian tour

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) is presented with an embroidered picture after winning the overall title in the first-ever sumo exhibition tour of Mongolia in Ulan Bator on Aug. 28.

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