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 4-1 In Contention
2 J7W Taiko 大觥 4-1 In Contention
3 J12E Kurosegawa 黒瀬川 4-1 In Contention
4 J5W Kotowaka 琴若 4-1 In Contention
5 J1W Kotonofuji 琴乃富士 4-1 In Contention
... and 21 other rikishi in contention

Win Trajectory

Daily Results

Rikishi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Yamaguchi
Taiko
Kurosegawa
Kotowaka
Kotonofuji

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

Upsets

No major upsets affecting the championship race yet.