Grand champion Asashoryu brushed aside Wakanosato on Sunday to remain in sole possession of the lead at the midway point of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
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Mongolian Asashoryu used an arm throw to send komusubi Wakanosato over the edge in the day's final bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan to improve to a perfect 8-0.