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March (Haru) 2003Day 13 ・ Mar 21

Chiyotaikai, Asashoryu share the lead at 10 wins

March (Haru) 2003 has completed day 13. Chiyotaikai, Asashoryu share the lead at 10-3.

Championship Race

Miyabiyama, Kaio trail by one. 2 days remain.

Ozeki Watch

Kadoban ozeki Tochiazuma has been absent since day one. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.

Kadoban ozeki Chiyotaikai reached 10-3 to clear kadoban status.

Kadoban ozeki Kaio reached 9-4 to clear kadoban status.

解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 3 — he survived 1 of 2, and fell 1 time.

His pre-basho rating of 2328 sits 365 points below his peak of 2693 — the decline shows in the numbers.

This is kadoban No. 9 — he survived 4 of 8, and fell 4 times.

At 2516, his rating remains near his career peak of 2589 — no sign of decline in the data.

This is kadoban No. 5 — he survived 3 of 4, and fell 1 time.

His pre-basho rating of 2517 sits 151 points below his peak of 2668 — the decline shows in the numbers.

Records Decided Today

7 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

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