Kyushu Basho

November 12 - November 26, 1978

Fukuoka • Fukuoka Kyudenkinen Gymnasium

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Current Standings

Yusho Order Rank Rikishi Record Status
1 Y1W Wakanohana 若乃花 11-0 In Contention
2 Y2E HD Wajima 輪島 11-0 In Contention
3 Y1E Kitanoumi 北の湖 10-1 In Contention
4 O1E Mienoumi 三重ノ海 8-3 In Contention
5 M10E Kurohimeyama 黒姫山 8-3 In Contention
... and 7 other rikishi in contention

Yusho Scenarios

  • Either Wakanohana or Wajima could win outright at 15-0 if they win remaining matches and the other loses
    Outright win
  • Playoff between Wakanohana, Wajima if they all win remaining matches
    Playoff
  • Kitanoumi could win outright at 14-1 if they win out and the leaders lose their remaining matches
    Outright win
  • Playoff at 14-1 if leaders lose once and challengers win out
    Playoff

Win Trajectory

Daily Results

Tournament Narrative

Key Turning Points

  • Day 2: Leadership change on Day 2

    Leaders: Asahikuni, Tochiakagi, Wajima, Wakanohana, Kurohimeyama, Takanohana, Kotowaka, Onishiki, Aobayama, Kirinji, Mienoumi

  • Day 3: Leadership change on Day 3

    Leaders: Asahikuni, Wajima, Wakanohana, Takanohana, Kotowaka, Aobayama, Mienoumi

  • Day 4: Leadership change on Day 4

    Leaders: Asahikuni, Wajima, Wakanohana, Kotowaka, Mienoumi

  • Day 6: Leadership change on Day 6

    Leaders: Asahikuni, Wajima, Wakanohana, Kotowaka

  • Day 7: Leadership change on Day 7

    Leaders: Wajima, Wakanohana

Upsets