Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2001 ・ Final Day ・ Jan 21
Takanohana wins the playoff and the championship
January (Hatsu) 2001 has completed final day. Takanohana, Musashimaru finished level at 14-1, and Takanohana won the playoff to take the championship.
Championship Race
For Musashimaru, level after regulation, one bout decided everything.
Records Decided Today
4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightHigonoumi came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 7 Higonoumimake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 12 Takatorikikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Ozeki Miyabiyamakachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 9 Tokitsuumikachi-koshi (8-7)
Special Prizes
Outstanding Performance: Wakanosato; Fighting Spirit: Wakanoyama; Technique: Tochinonada.
- Maegashira 3 WakanoyamaFighting Spirit・9-6
- Komusubi TochinonadaTechnique・9-6
- Sekiwake WakanosatoOutstanding Performance・10-5