Asashoryu calls for support at ceremony

Asashoryu calls for support at ceremony

TOKYO, Japan - Former yokozuna Asashoryu visits Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan gymnasium Aug. 31, 2010, to take part in a meeting of sumo wrestlers. The former grand champion who retired following allegations of violence called on wrestlers for support at his controversial retirement ceremony scheduled for Oct. 3.

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