Natsu Basho

May 6 - May 20, 1979

Tokyo • Kuramae Kokugikan

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Current Standings

Yusho Order Rank Rikishi Record Status
1 J12W Kotogatake 琴ヶ嶽 6-1 In Contention
2 J1W Iwashita 岩下 5-2 In Contention
3 J4E Hoo 鳳凰 5-2 In Contention
4 J10E Hachiya 蜂矢 5-2 In Contention
5 J1E Banryuyama 播竜山 5-2 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
Kotogatake
Iwashita
Hoo
Hachiya
Banryuyama

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

Upsets

No major upsets affecting the championship race yet.