Foreigners to monopolize
sumo’s top spots in March

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Associated Press

OSAKA, Japan >> Mongolian Asashoryu, who was promoted to sumo's highest rank after capturing two consecutive Emperor's Cups, occupies the west side yokozuna slot as the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) released its rankings for the upcoming Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

Together with Musashimaru, or Hawaii's Fiamalu Penitani, it will be the first time that two foreign-born wrestlers reside in the two top positions in sumo.

Asashoryu appears to have an edge over Musashimaru, though, because Hawaii's Yokozuna is doubtful for the March 9-23 meet at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium.

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