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(1)Asashoryu performs ritual at Meiji Shrine

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu, who became the 68th yokozuna (grand champion) in sumo history and the first from Mongolia, performs the ''unryu'' style ''dohyo-iri'' ring-purification ritual in front of the hall of worship at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 31.

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New yokozuna Asashoryu practices 'dohyo-iri' ritual

TOKYO, Japan - New yokozuna Asashoryu of Mongolia (R) learns the dohyo-iri ring-entry ritual from former yokozuna Akebono at his Takasago stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Jan. 30. Asahoryu became the 68th yokozuna (grand champion) in sumo history and the first from Mongolia the previous day. (Pool photo)

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Yokozuna Asashoryu dons new ceremonial rope belt

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu, who became the 68th yokozuna (grand champion) in sumo history and the first from Mongolia on Jan. 29, dons a newly ceremonial rope belt specially made of him at the Takasago sumo stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Jan. 30. (Pool photo)

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(1)Asashoryu promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Sumo Association (JSA) executive Isenoumi (2nd from R) conveys to ozeki Asashoryu (C on L side) the JSA decision to promote him to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna Jan. 29, making him the 68th grand champion in sumo history and the first from Mongolia.

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(1)Asashoryu performs ritual at Meiji Shrine

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu, who became the 68th yokozuna (grand champion) in sumo history and the first from Mongolia, performs the ''unryu'' style ''dohyo-iri'' ring-purification ritual in front of the hall of worship at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 31. (Kyodo)

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Yokozuna Asashoryu dons new ceremonial rope belt

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu, who became the 68th yokozuna (grand champion) in sumo history and the first from Mongolia on Jan. 29, dons a newly ceremonial rope belt specially made of him at the Takasago sumo stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Jan. 30. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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New yokozuna Asashoryu practices 'dohyo-iri' ritual

TOKYO, Japan - New yokozuna Asashoryu of Mongolia (R) learns the dohyo-iri ring-entry ritual from former yokozuna Akebono at his Takasago stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Jan. 30. Asahoryu became the 68th yokozuna (grand champion) in sumo history and the first from Mongolia the previous day. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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(1)Asashoryu promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Sumo Association (JSA) executive Isenoumi (2nd from R) conveys to ozeki Asashoryu (C on L side) the JSA decision to promote him to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna Jan. 29, making him the 68th grand champion in sumo history and the first from Mongolia. (Kyodo)