On 2nd Day of 2006 Natsu (May) Basho
Wakanosato ends Asashoryu hope to
win another Championship. Asashoryu pulls
out today, leaving an wide open chance for
all!!
Having been given a second chance, Mongolian ozeki Hakuho has a nervous 15 days ahead of him with promotion to sumo's highest rank well within his grasp.
Hakuho will launch a fresh bid to convince sumo elders when the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament gets under way Sunday at Ryogoku Kokugikan after being overlooked despite his strong 13-2 performance last time out.