Natsu Basho

May 6 - May 20, 1979

Tokyo • Kuramae Kokugikan

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Current Standings

Yusho Order Rank Rikishi Record Status
1 J6W Kotonofuji 琴乃富士 4-1 In Contention
2 J12W Kotogatake 琴ヶ嶽 4-1 In Contention
3 J1W Iwashita 岩下 4-1 In Contention
4 J4E Hoo 鳳凰 4-1 In Contention
5 J9E Tochitsurugi 栃剣 3-2 In Contention
... and 20 other rikishi in contention

Win Trajectory

Daily Results

Rikishi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Kotonofuji
Kotogatake
Iwashita
Hoo
Tochitsurugi

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

Upsets

No major upsets affecting the championship race yet.