Tochiazuma wins the championship at 13-2

November (Kyushu) 2003 has completed final day. Tochiazuma (Ozeki) takes the championship at 13-2.

Championship Race

Yotsukasa (Maegashira 15) beat Kyokushuzan (Maegashira 5) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance.

Kadoban ozeki Kaio reached 10-5 to clear kadoban status.

Kadoban ozeki Musoyama reached 9-6 to clear kadoban status.

解説・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 6 — he survived 4 of 5, and fell 1 time.

His pre-basho rating of 2464 sits 204 points below his peak of 2668 — the decline shows in the numbers.

This is kadoban No. 4 — he survived 2 of 3, and fell 1 time.

His pre-basho rating of 2338 sits 159 points below his peak of 2497 — the decline shows in the numbers.

8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

解説・ InsightWakatoba, Kotoryu, Wakanosato, Tochisakae came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.

Maegashira 8 Kakizoekachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 10 Jumonjikachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 11 Wakatobamake-koshi (7-8)
Maegashira 9 Shimotorikachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 6 Tokitsuumikachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 7 Kotoryumake-koshi (7-8)
Sekiwake Wakanosatomake-koshi (7-8)
Maegashira 10 Tochisakaemake-koshi (7-8)

Outstanding Performance: Tochinonada, Tosanoumi; Fighting Spirit: Tamanoshima.