Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2000 ・ Day 8 ・ Jan 16
Akebono leads alone at 8-0
January (Hatsu) 2000 has completed day 8. Akebono (Yokozuna) leads alone at 8-0.
Championship Race
Kyokutenho, Musoyama trail by one. 7 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightAkebono is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 8.
- Yokozuna Akebono8-0 ・ W8
- Maegashira 13 Kyokutenho7-1
- Sekiwake Musoyama7-1 ・ W5
Records Decided Today
2 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightAkebono clinched at 8-0 — the fastest kachi-koshi possible in a 15-day basho.
- Maegashira 2 Asanowakamake-koshi (0-8)
- Yokozuna Akebonokachi-koshi (8-0)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Takanohana (Yokozuna, 6-2) vs Tosanoumi (Komusubi, 3-5) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 21-7; the rating model gives Takanohana 54%
- Miyabiyama (Komusubi, 6-2) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 8-0) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 6-2; the rating model gives Miyabiyama 25%