Haru Basho

March 8 - March 22, 1998

Osaka • Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium

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Current Standings

Yusho Order Rank Rikishi Record Status
1 J9E Kushimaumi 久島海 8-1 In Contention
2 J2W Toki 闘牙 7-2 In Contention
3 J9W Tokitsuumi 時津海 6-3 In Contention
4 J1W Kaiho 海鵬 6-3 In Contention
5 J13E Yanagawa 柳川 5-4 In Contention
... and 20 other rikishi in contention

Yusho Scenarios

  • Kushimaumi wins championship by winning remaining matches
    Outright win
  • Toki could win outright at 13-2 if they win out and the leaders lose their remaining matches
    Outright win
  • Playoff at 13-2 if leaders lose once and challengers win out
    Playoff
  • Multi-way playoff possible at 12 wins
    Multi-way tie

Win Trajectory

Daily Results

Rikishi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Kushimaumi
Toki
Tokitsuumi
Kaiho
Yanagawa

Tournament Narrative

Key Turning Points

  • Day 2: Leadership change on Day 2

    Leaders: Yanagawa, Wakanosato, Dewaarashi, Tokitsuumi, Kushimaumi, Tokitsunada

  • Day 3: Leadership change on Day 3

    Leaders: Yanagawa, Wakanosato, Kushimaumi

  • Day 4: Leadership change on Day 4

    Leader: Kushimaumi

  • Day 5: Leadership change on Day 5

    Leaders: Yanagawa, Wakanosato, Chiyotenzan, Kushimaumi

  • Day 6: Leadership change on Day 6

    Leader: Kushimaumi

Upsets

No major upsets affecting the championship race yet.