Natsu Basho

May 6 - May 20, 1979

Tokyo • Kuramae Kokugikan

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Current Standings

Yusho Order Rank Rikishi Record Status
1 J1W Iwashita 岩下 10-3 In Contention
2 J12W Kotogatake 琴ヶ嶽 9-4 In Contention
3 J4E Hoo 鳳凰 9-4 In Contention

Win Trajectory

Daily Results

Tournament Narrative

Key Turning Points

  • Day 2: Leadership change on Day 2

    Leaders: Hachiya, Hakuryu, Daigo, Iwashita, Kagetora, Hakuryuyama

  • Day 3: Leadership change on Day 3

    Leaders: Iwashita, Hakuryuyama

  • Day 4: Leadership change on Day 4

    Leaders: Hachiya, Tochitsurugi, Matsuyama, Kotogatake, Iwashita, Kagetora, Kotonofuji, Hoo, Hakuryuyama

  • Day 5: Leadership change on Day 5

    Leaders: Kotogatake, Iwashita, Kotonofuji, Hoo

  • Day 6: Leadership change on Day 6

    Leaders: Kotogatake, Iwashita

  • Day 7: Leadership change on Day 7

    Leader: Kotogatake

  • Day 8: Leadership change on Day 8

    Leaders: Kotogatake, Hoo

  • Day 10: Leadership change on Day 10

    Leaders: Kotogatake, Iwashita, Hoo

  • Day 12: Leadership change on Day 12

    Leaders: Iwashita, Hoo

  • Day 13: Leadership change on Day 13

    Leader: Iwashita

Upsets

No major upsets affecting the championship race yet.