Chiyotaikai wins the championship at 12-3

March (Haru) 2003 has completed final day. Chiyotaikai (Ozeki) takes the championship at 12-3.

Championship Race

A commanding run, 2 wins clear of the field.

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 12-3 to clear kadoban status.

Kadoban ozeki Kaio reached 10-5 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.

7 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

解説・ InsightBuyuzan, Takanonami came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.

Maegashira 9 Aminishikikachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 10 Buyuzanmake-koshi (7-8)
Maegashira 7 Kasugaokachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 1 Takanonamimake-koshi (7-8)
Maegashira 4 Tamanoshimakachi-koshi (8-7)
Komusubi Tosanoumikachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 5 Kaihokachi-koshi (8-7)

Fighting Spirit: Kyokutenho; Technique: Takamisakari.