Hatsu Basho

January 7 - January 21, 1979

Tokyo • Kuramae Kokugikan

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Current Standings

Yusho Order Rank Rikishi Record Status
1 Y2E HD Kitanoumi 北の湖 12-1 In Contention
2 Y1E Wakanohana 若乃花 11-2 In Contention
3 O1E Mienoumi 三重ノ海 11-2 In Contention
4 M7W Kaneshiro 金城 11-2 In Contention

Win Trajectory

Daily Results

Tournament Narrative

Key Turning Points

  • Day 2: Leadership change on Day 2

    Leaders: Asahikuni, Asashio, Kitanoumi, Wakanohana, Kotokaze, Takanohana, Tamanofuji, Kaiketsu, Yamaguchi, Aobajo, Mienoumi

  • Day 3: Leadership change on Day 3

    Leaders: Asahikuni, Asashio, Kitanoumi, Wakanohana, Kotokaze, Takanohana, Kaiketsu, Yamaguchi

  • Day 4: Leadership change on Day 4

    Leaders: Asahikuni, Asashio, Kitanoumi, Wakanohana, Yamaguchi

  • Day 6: Leadership change on Day 6

    Leaders: Kitanoumi, Wakanohana, Yamaguchi

  • Day 7: Leadership change on Day 7

    Leaders: Wakanohana, Yamaguchi

  • Day 8: Leadership change on Day 8

    Leader: Wakanohana

  • Day 12: Leadership change on Day 12

    Leaders: Kitanoumi, Wakanohana

  • Day 13: Leadership change on Day 13

    Leader: Kitanoumi

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