Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →July (Nagoya) 2002 ・ Final Day ・ Jul 21
Chiyotaikai wins the championship at 14-1
July (Nagoya) 2002 has completed final day. Chiyotaikai (Ozeki) takes the championship at 14-1.
Championship Race
A commanding run, 2 wins clear of the field.
- Ozeki Chiyotaikai14-1 ・ W5
Upsets
Buyuzan (Maegashira 14) beat Kotomitsuki (Maegashira 6) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 15% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 2-6, which makes it count double.
Chiyotenzan (Maegashira 13) beat Kyokushuzan (Maegashira 2) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance.
Records Decided Today
5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightOikari, Kotomitsuki, Takanowaka came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 7 Tokikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 15 Oikarimake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 6 Kotomitsukimake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 4 Takanowakamake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 11 Tokitsuumikachi-koshi (8-7)
Special Prizes
Outstanding Performance: Asashoryu, Tosanoumi; Fighting Spirit: Shimotori; Technique: Takamisakari.
- Maegashira 8 ShimotoriFighting Spirit・9-6
- Sekiwake AsashoryuOutstanding Performance・12-3
- Komusubi TosanoumiOutstanding Performance・10-5
- Maegashira 2 TakamisakariTechnique・9-6