Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →March (Haru) 2004 ・ Final Day ・ Mar 28
Asashoryu wins the championship at 15-0
March (Haru) 2004 has completed final day. Asashoryu (Yokozuna) takes the championship at 15-0.
Championship Race
A commanding run, 2 wins clear of the field.
- Yokozuna Asashoryu15-0 ・ W15
Upsets
Kotoryu (Maegashira 10) beat Dejima (Maegashira 2) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 6-11, which makes it count double.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Musoyama reached 9-6 to clear kadoban status.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 5 — he survived 3 of 4, and fell 1 time.
- Ozeki Musoyama9-6 ・ kadoban #5
Records Decided Today
8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightUshiomaru, Dejima, Iwakiyama came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Sekiwake Wakanosatokachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 14 Ushiomarumake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 10 Kotoryukachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 2 Dejimamake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 5 Tokitsuumikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 5 Iwakiyamamake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 3 Tochinonadakachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 8 Takamisakarikachi-koshi (8-7)
Special Prizes
Outstanding Performance: Asasekiryu; Fighting Spirit: Kotonowaka; Technique: Asasekiryu.
- Maegashira 12 AsasekiryuTechnique・13-2
- Maegashira 12 AsasekiryuOutstanding Performance・13-2
- Maegashira 13 KotonowakaFighting Spirit・11-4