Asashoryu falls short on his attempt at a 22nd Emperor's Cup victory, losing to Grand Champion Hakuho on the final day of the tournament, in a match that determined the champion.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/ap/20080127/ts ... 81073.html
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Here's the clip of Hakuho's win over Asashoryu:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crvEQ6yvHjU
Yes, definitely the Japanese are losing ground to the gaijin in sumo!
Also, younger Japanese have abandoned the sport - older Japanese and foreigners make up most of the crowd at matches.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crvEQ6yvHjU
Yes, definitely the Japanese are losing ground to the gaijin in sumo!
Also, younger Japanese have abandoned the sport - older Japanese and foreigners make up most of the crowd at matches.
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