Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →November (Kyushu) 1998 ・ Final Day ・ Nov 22
Kotonishiki wins the championship at 14-1
November (Kyushu) 1998 has completed final day. Kotonishiki (Maegashira 12) takes the championship at 14-1.
Championship Race
A commanding run, 2 wins clear of the field.
解説 ・ InsightIt is the first championship by a maegashira since Mitoizumi in July (Nagoya) 1992.
Records Decided Today
5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightToki came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 13 Gojorokachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 11 Kotoryukachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 11 Teraokachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 1 Kaiokachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 4 Tokimake-koshi (7-8)
Special Prizes
Outstanding Performance: Kotonishiki; Fighting Spirit: Tosanoumi; Technique: Tochiazuma, Kotonishiki.
- Maegashira 1 TochiazumaTechnique・10-5
- Maegashira 9 TosanoumiFighting Spirit・12-3
- Maegashira 12 KotonishikiTechnique・14-1
- Maegashira 12 KotonishikiOutstanding Performance・14-1