Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →September (Aki) 1998 ・ Final Day ・ Sep 27
Takanohana wins the championship at 13-2
September (Aki) 1998 has completed final day. Takanohana (Yokozuna) takes the championship at 13-2.
Championship Race
Upsets
Toki (Maegashira 15) beat Kotonishiki (Maegashira 7) by Oshitaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 19% chance.
Wakanojo (Maegashira 13) beat Asahiyutaka (Maegashira 3) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance.
Records Decided Today
8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightTochinonada came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 12 Hamanoshimakachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 13 Asanoshokachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 13 Wakanojokachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 1 Tochiazumakachi-koshi (8-7)
- Komusubi Dejimakachi-koshi (8-7)
- Komusubi Musoyamakachi-koshi (8-7)
- Sekiwake Takatorikikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 6 Tochinonadamake-koshi (7-8)
Special Prizes
Outstanding Performance: Kotonowaka; Technique: Chiyotaikai.
- Maegashira 2 KotonowakaOutstanding Performance・9-6
- Sekiwake ChiyotaikaiTechnique・9-6