Hatsu Basho

January 8 - January 22, 1978

Tokyo • Kuramae Kokugikan

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Current Standings

Yusho Order Rank Rikishi Record Status
1 Y1W Kitanoumi 北の湖 10-0 In Contention
2 O1E Wakanohana 若乃花 9-1 In Contention
3 Y1E Wajima 輪島 9-1 In Contention
4 K1W Tamanofuji 玉ノ富士 8-2 In Contention
5 O2W HD Asahikuni 旭國 8-2 In Contention
... and 9 other rikishi in contention

Win Trajectory

Daily Results

Tournament Narrative

Key Turning Points

  • Day 2: Leadership change on Day 2

    Leaders: Asahikuni, Takamiyama, Yutakayama, Kitanoumi, Wajima, Kurama, Futatsuryu, Aobayama

  • Day 3: Leadership change on Day 3

    Leaders: Asahikuni, Takamiyama, Yutakayama, Kitanoumi, Wajima, Aobayama

  • Day 4: Leadership change on Day 4

    Leaders: Asahikuni, Takamiyama, Yutakayama, Kitanoumi, Wajima

  • Day 5: Leadership change on Day 5

    Leaders: Asahikuni, Yutakayama, Kitanoumi, Wajima

  • Day 6: Leadership change on Day 6

    Leaders: Asahikuni, Kitanoumi, Wajima

  • Day 9: Leadership change on Day 9

    Leaders: Kitanoumi, Wajima

  • Day 10: Leadership change on Day 10

    Leader: Kitanoumi

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