Joint leader Asanoyama pulled out of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday after injuring his right ankle in the previous day's bout.The No. 7 maegashira has been joined on the injured list by No. 3 Hokutofuji, whose withdrawal was also announced on the ninth day of the 15-day tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.Former ozeki Asanoyama was hurt during his loss to No. 10 Tamawashi after starting Day 8 as the unbeaten sole leader.His stablemaster, Takasago, indicated he may return to the tournament if his ankle improves."It's swollen. We'll see how it is in two or three days," Takas…READ FULL ARTICLE