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TOKYO (Reuters) - Sumo bad boy Asashoryu, no stranger to public criticism, has been labeled "podgy" in a bizarre attack on the volatile Mongolian. A popular former wrestler now working as a TV commentator accused Asashoryu of being flabby, even though his 150-kilogram frame is relatively small for the sport. "He looks podgy," Shuhei Mainoumi told Japanese media. "He doesn't look as buff. When I got flabby I hated being naked and showing off my body -- he looks a bit like that." Sumo wrestlers, many tipping the scales at well over 250 kilos, do battle wearing only a traditional silk "mawashi" or loin-cloth. ... Read Full Story

Rising Mongolian star wrestler Harumafuji clinched his first tournament victory Sunday after defeating both sitting grandchampions. Harumafuji, whose real name is Davaanyam Byambadorj, took down compatriot Hakuho in the final day play-off with an underarm throw, or "shitate nage." He is likely be promoted to grandchampion if he wins the next tournament in July as two straight victories by champion-level wrestlers is regarded as a condition for their promotion to the highest rank. "Thank you very much. I am happy, really happy," he repeated to the spectators at the national sumo arena in a cheerful but calm interview after Prime Minister Taro Aso handed ... Read Full Story

Asashoryu knocks down Aminishiki on Day 8 of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sunday. (Photo: Kyodo) Asashoryu defeated Aminishiki today (Jan 18th), the eighth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. Asa is steadily moving towards battle with fellow Mongolian and championship favorite Hakuho. Read Full Story

Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu, who turns 28 this Saturday, pulled out of the latest tournament yesterday, making this his second consecutive tournament he left. According to Jiji Press , Asashoryu have a damaged ligament in his left elbow. Mongolian grand champion Hakuhō Shō and Japanese sumo wrestler Gōeidō Gōtarōare are tied f or the lead at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament . No word yet if Asashoryu will compete in the next upcoming tournament scheduled for November. Read Full Story

Font size: AP 27 July, 2008 01:04:00 NAGOYA, July 27  : Grand champion Hakuho was perfect at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Two days after clinching his seventh Emperor’s Cup, Mongolian Hakuho defeated Bulgarian Kotooshu on the final day Sunday to finish the tournament with a flawless 15-0 record. In the day’s final bout at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Hakuho was pushed back to the edge by ozeki Kotooshu but used a well-timed arm throw to send his opponent toppling off the raised ring. “Nagoya is the only place I’ve never won a title and to do it here with a perfect record is very ... Read Full Story