Hatsu Basho

January 12 - January 26, 1997

Tokyo • Ryogoku Kokugikan

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Current Standings

Yusho Order Rank Rikishi Record Status
1 O1E Wakanohana 若花田 11-0 In Contention
2 O1W Musashimaru 武蔵丸 10-1 In Contention
3 Y1E Akebono 10-1 In Contention
4 Y1W Takanohana 貴花田 9-2 In Contention
5 M10W Tochiazuma 栃東 8-3 In Contention
... and 1 other rikishi in contention

Win Trajectory

Daily Results

Tournament Narrative

Key Turning Points

  • Day 2: Leadership change on Day 2

    Leaders: Kotonowaka, Rikio, Misugisato, Daishi, Wakanohana, Akebono, Takanonami, Kyokushuzan, Takanohana, Takatoriki, Musashimaru

  • Day 3: Leadership change on Day 3

    Leaders: Rikio, Wakanohana, Akebono, Takanonami, Takanohana, Takatoriki, Musashimaru

  • Day 4: Leadership change on Day 4

    Leaders: Wakanohana, Akebono, Musashimaru

  • Day 11: Leadership change on Day 11

    Leader: Wakanohana

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