Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2008 ・ Final Day ・ Jan 27
Hakuho wins the championship at 14-1
January (Hatsu) 2008 has completed final day. Hakuho (Yokozuna) takes the championship at 14-1.
Championship Race
- Yokozuna Hakuho14-1 ・ W5
- Yokozuna Asashoryu13-2
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Kotooshu reached 9-6 to clear kadoban status.
解説 ・ InsightThis is Kotooshu's first kadoban.
His pre-basho rating of 2411 sits 278 points below his peak of 2689 — the decline shows in the numbers.
- Ozeki Kotooshu9-6 ・ kadoban #1
Records Decided Today
3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightRoho came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Ozeki Kotomitsukikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 14 Takamisakarikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 5 Rohomake-koshi (7-8)
Special Prizes
Outstanding Performance: Kisenosato, Harumafuji; Fighting Spirit: Takekaze; Technique: Kakuryu.
- Maegashira 8 KakuryuTechnique・11-4
- Maegashira 7 TakekazeFighting Spirit・12-3
- Maegashira 1 KisenosatoOutstanding Performance・10-5
- Sekiwake HarumafujiOutstanding Performance・9-6