Hatsu Basho

January 8 - January 22, 1978

Tokyo • Kuramae Kokugikan

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Current Standings

Yusho Order Rank Rikishi Record Status
1 J9E Yamaguchi 山口 10-4 In Contention
2 J12E Kurosegawa 黒瀬川 10-4 In Contention
3 J5W Kotowaka 琴若 10-4 In Contention
4 J12W Kagetora 影虎 10-4 In Contention

Win Trajectory

Daily Results

Tournament Narrative

Key Turning Points

  • Day 2: Leadership change on Day 2

    Leaders: Kurosegawa, Daigo, Kotogatake, Kasuganada, Iwashita, Kotonofuji, Taiko, Iwatora

  • Day 3: Leadership change on Day 3

    Leaders: Daigo, Kotogatake, Kasuganada, Taiko

  • Day 4: Leadership change on Day 4

    Leaders: Daigo, Taiko

  • Day 5: Leadership change on Day 5

    Leaders: Kurosegawa, Daigo, Iwashita, Kagetora, Kotonofuji, Yamaguchi, Kotowaka, Taiko

  • Day 6: Leadership change on Day 6

    Leaders: Kurosegawa, Daigo, Kagetora, Kotowaka, Taiko

  • Day 7: Leadership change on Day 7

    Leaders: Kurosegawa, Daigo, Kagetora

  • Day 9: Leadership change on Day 9

    Leader: Daigo

  • Day 10: Leadership change on Day 10

    Leaders: Kurosegawa, Daigo, Kagetora

  • Day 11: Leadership change on Day 11

    Leaders: Daigo, Kagetora

  • Day 12: Leadership change on Day 12

    Leaders: Kurosegawa, Daigo, Kagetora, Kotowaka

  • Day 13: Leadership change on Day 13

    Leaders: Kurosegawa, Amanoyama, Daigo, Kagetora, Yamaguchi, Kotowaka

  • Day 14: Leadership change on Day 14

    Leaders: Kurosegawa, Kagetora, Yamaguchi, Kotowaka

Upsets

No major upsets affecting the championship race yet.