Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2016 ・ Final Day ・ Jan 24
Kotoshogiku wins the championship at 14-1
January (Hatsu) 2016 has completed final day. Kotoshogiku (Ozeki) takes the championship at 14-1.
Championship Race
A commanding run, 2 wins clear of the field.
Upsets
Kagayaki (Maegashira 16) beat Tamawashi (Maegashira 7) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 2-6, which makes it count double.
Records Decided Today
8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightGagamaru, Amuru, Kitataiki came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 10 Mitakeumimake-koshi (5-8-2)
- Maegashira 9 Gagamarumake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 8 Myogiryukachi-koshi (8-7)
- Sekiwake Yoshikazekachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 11 Amurumake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 1 Aminishikimake-koshi (6-8-1)
- Maegashira 5 Sokokuraikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 15 Kitataikimake-koshi (7-8)
Special Prizes
Outstanding Performance: Toyonoshima; Fighting Spirit: Shodai.
- Maegashira 12 ShodaiFighting Spirit・10-5
- Maegashira 7 ToyonoshimaOutstanding Performance・12-3