TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu, who became the 68th yokozuna (grand champion) in sumo history and the first from Mongolia, performs the ''unryu'' style ''dohyo-iri'' ring-purification ritual in front of the hall of worship at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 31. (Kyodo)

• Contributor: Newscom / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: JNHN5W
• File size: 5.1 MB (166.3 KB Compressed download)
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• Dimensions: 1473 x 1204 px | 24.9 x 20.4 cm | 9.8 x 8 inches | 150dpi
• Date taken: 31 January 2003
• Photographer: BJ Warnick

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