Hatsu Basho

January 7 - January 21, 1979

Tokyo • Kuramae Kokugikan

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Current Standings

Yusho Order Rank Rikishi Record Status
1 J1E Amanoyama 天ノ山 8-1 In Contention
2 J2E Zaonishiki 蔵玉錦 7-2 In Contention
3 J12W Tochitsurugi 栃剣 6-3 In Contention
4 J10E Tochiisami 栃勇 6-3 In Contention
5 J6E Taiko 大觥 6-3 In Contention
... and 20 other rikishi in contention

Win Trajectory

Daily Results

Rikishi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Amanoyama
Zaonishiki
Tochitsurugi
Tochiisami
Taiko

Tournament Narrative

Key Turning Points

  • Day 2: Leadership change on Day 2

    Leaders: Wakajishi, Tochitsurugi, Amanoyama, Dairyugawa, Zaonishiki, Ozutsu, Hoo

  • Day 3: Leadership change on Day 3

    Leaders: Amanoyama, Dairyugawa, Zaonishiki, Ozutsu, Hoo

  • Day 4: Leadership change on Day 4

    Leaders: Amanoyama, Dairyugawa

  • Day 5: Leadership change on Day 5

    Leader: Amanoyama

Upsets

No major upsets affecting the championship race yet.