Mongolian-born grand sumo champion Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) performs the New Year's ring-entering rite at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo January 6, 2009. Grand sumo champions Yokozuna Asashoryu and Yokozuna Hakuho, both Mongolian-born, performed their ring-entering rite on Tuesday before thousands of sumo fans and visitors in the annual celebration for the New Year. [Agencies]