Hatsu Basho

January 7 - January 21, 1979

Tokyo • Kuramae Kokugikan

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Current Standings

Yusho Order Rank Rikishi Record Status
1 M12E Yamaguchi 山口 4-0 In Contention
2 Y1E Wakanohana 若乃花 4-0 In Contention
3 Y2E HD Kitanoumi 北の湖 4-0 In Contention
4 M6E Asashio 朝潮 4-0 In Contention
5 O2W HD Asahikuni 旭國 4-0 In Contention
... and 31 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
Wakanohana
Kitanoumi
Asashio
Asahikuni

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

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