Asashoryu gets 1st day win at spring sumo

Asashoryu gets 1st day win at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu defeats komusubi Kyokutenho, getting his campaign for a second consecutive title victory off with a bang on the opening day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium on March 15.

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