Asashoryu bounces back on 13th day of Nagoya sumo

Asashoryu bounces back on 13th day of Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu got back on track after two straight losses with a demolition of Musoyama 16 to retain a share of the lead at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 16.

Musoyama defeated by Toki

Musoyama defeated by Toki

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Musoyama sufferes an upset loss to Toki to fall into a pack of six wrestlers one behind leader Tokitsuumi at 8-3 on the 11th day of action at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 16.

Akebono preserves lead in Nagoya Basho

Akebono preserves lead in Nagoya Basho

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Akebono (L) muscles out ozeki Musoyama on July 16 to keep his record perfect, at 8-0, in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament and in the sole lead heading into the second week of the 15-day event at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.

Asashoryu bounces back on 13th day of Nagoya sumo

Asashoryu bounces back on 13th day of Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu got back on track after two straight losses with a demolition of Musoyama 16 to retain a share of the lead at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 16. (Kyodo)

Musoyama defeated by Toki

Musoyama defeated by Toki

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Musoyama sufferes an upset loss to Toki to fall into a pack of six wrestlers one behind leader Tokitsuumi at 8-3 on the 11th day of action at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 16. (Kyodo)

Akebono preserves lead in Nagoya Basho

Akebono preserves lead in Nagoya Basho

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Akebono (L) muscles out ozeki Musoyama on July 16 to keep his record perfect, at 8-0, in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament and in the sole lead heading into the second week of the 15-day event at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.