Chiyo stays close behind Asashoryu

Chiyo stays close behind Asashoryu

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotraikai (R) pushes out Takanoumi to remain the sole wrestler two off the pace of yokozuna Asashoryu at 8-2 after the 10th day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 16.

Asashoryu stays in pole position at Kyushu sumo

Asashoryu stays in pole position at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Asashoryu sends veteran Takanoumi sprawling to the sandy surface with a clever backward leg trip to score his sixth win and maintain sole possession of the lead at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 15.

Takanoumi engaged to Yoko Kondo

Takanoumi engaged to Yoko Kondo

TOKYO, Japan - Maegashira Takanoumi, whose real name is Sadahiro Namioka, poses with his financee Yoko Kondo following their engagement at a Tokyo hotel Dec. 20. They will get married on Feb. 11, 2002.

Takanoumi engaged to Yoko Kondo

Takanoumi engaged to Yoko Kondo

TOKYO, Japan - Maegashira Takanoumi, whose real name is Sadahiro Namioka, poses with his financee Yoko Kondo following their engagement at a Tokyo hotel Dec. 20. They will get married on Feb. 11, 2002.

Chiyo stays close behind Asashoryu

Chiyo stays close behind Asashoryu

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotraikai (R) pushes out Takanoumi to remain the sole wrestler two off the pace of yokozuna Asashoryu at 8-2 after the 10th day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 16. (Kyodo)

Asashoryu stays in pole position at Kyushu sumo

Asashoryu stays in pole position at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Asashoryu sends veteran Takanoumi sprawling to the sandy surface with a clever backward leg trip to score his sixth win and maintain sole possession of the lead at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 15. (Kyodo)