Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2002 ・ Day 12 ・ Jan 24
Tochiazuma, Chiyotaikai share the lead at 11 wins
January (Hatsu) 2002 has completed day 12. Tochiazuma, Chiyotaikai share the lead at 11-1.
Championship Race
Kotomitsuki trail by one. 3 days remain.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Chiyotaikai reached 11-1 to clear kadoban status.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 6 — he survived 2 of 5, and fell 3 times.
His pre-basho rating of 2432 sits 157 points below his peak of 2589 — the decline shows in the numbers.
- Ozeki Chiyotaikai11-1 ・ kadoban #6
Records Decided Today
3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 12 Wakanoyamamake-koshi (4-8)
- Maegashira 14 Jumonjimake-koshi (4-8)
- Maegashira 8 Buyuzankachi-koshi (8-4)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Kaio (Ozeki, 8-4) vs Tochiazuma (Ozeki, 11-1) →head-to-head: Kaio leads 22-13; the rating model gives Kaio 41%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Kaio
- Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 11-1) vs Musoyama (Ozeki, 9-3) →head-to-head: Musoyama leads 14-10; the rating model gives Chiyotaikai 54%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even