Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →July (Nagoya) 1997 ・ Final Day ・ Jul 20
Takanohana wins the championship at 13-2
July (Nagoya) 1997 has completed final day. Takanohana (Yokozuna) takes the championship at 13-2.
Championship Race
Upsets
Kyokushuzan (Maegashira 11) beat Akinoshima (Maegashira 3) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Wakanohana reached 8-7 to clear kadoban status.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 5 — he survived 2 of 4, and fell 2 times.
At 2428, his rating remains near his career peak of 2458 — no sign of decline in the data.
- Ozeki Wakanohana8-7 ・ kadoban #5
Records Decided Today
6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightKitakachidoki, Asanowaka came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 13 Kitakachidokimake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 9 Konishikikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 10 Mitoizumikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 4 Dejimakachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 8 Asanowakamake-koshi (7-8)
- Sekiwake Tosanoumikachi-koshi (8-7)
Special Prizes
Outstanding Performance: Takatoriki; Fighting Spirit: Tochinonada; Technique: Tochiazuma.
- Maegashira 1 TakatorikiOutstanding Performance・11-4
- Maegashira 11 TochinonadaFighting Spirit・10-5
- Komusubi TochiazumaTechnique・9-6