THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
January 27, 2020 at 19:10 JST
The moment Tokushoryu beats Takakeisho and wins the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament for the first time at Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 26. (Takuya Tanabe)
Journeyman wrestler Tokushoryu turned the tears into laughter at the victory interview on the dohyo ring following his upset triumph in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 26. [Read More]
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