Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Musashimaru wins the championship at 13-2
March (Haru) 2002 has completed final day. Musashimaru (Yokozuna) takes the championship at 13-2.
Championship Race
- Yokozuna Musashimaru13-2
- Ozeki Kaio12-3
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Tochiazuma's yokozuna bid is over at 10-5 — the 13-win benchmark is out of reach.
Ozeki Chiyotaikai's yokozuna bid is over at 7-8 — the 13-win benchmark is out of reach.
解説 ・ InsightTochiazuma's last two basho: 12 wins, then 13 (champion) — 25 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
Chiyotaikai's last two basho: 0 wins, then 13 — 13 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
- Ozeki Tochiazuma10-5 ・ yokozuna bid
- Ozeki Chiyotaikai7-8 ・ yokozuna bid
Records Decided Today
3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightOikari, Chiyotaikai came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 12 Oikarimake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 7 Tamakasugakachi-koshi (8-7)
- Ozeki Chiyotaikaimake-koshi (7-8)
Special Prizes
Outstanding Performance: Asashoryu; Fighting Spirit: Takanowaka; Technique: Aminishiki.
- Maegashira 6 AminishikiTechnique・10-5
- Maegashira 11 TakanowakaFighting Spirit・11-4
- Sekiwake AsashoryuOutstanding Performance・11-4