Asashoryu back in elite east slot for Kyushu tourney

Asashoryu back in elite east slot for Kyushu tourney

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu speaks to reporters in Fukuoka on Nov. 2, 2009, after the release by the Japan Sumo Association of the rankings for the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament. Asashoryu made his return to the prestigious east yokozuna slot in the rankings.

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