Yokozuna Asashoryu made mincemeat of Russian Hakurozan to remained undefeated Saturday while yokozuna-chasing Hakuho tossed aside Kakizoe to stay one off the pace on the seventh day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Ozeki Chiyotaikai glares at No. 3 maegashira Roho after defeating the Russian on the sixth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on Saturday. Roho is in trouble after attacking two photographers following the match. Apparently Roho was set off by something Chiyotaikai said. Story on Page 19.
KYODO PHOTO Asashoryu maintained his share of the lead with ozeki Tochiazuma, flattening Hakurozan in a lopsided bout to improve to 7-0 at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Asashoryu, who is aiming for his 17th career title, got both hands wrapped around his opponent before calmly placing him over the edge with minimal effort. Hakurozan fell to 2-5.