Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2016 ・ Final Day ・ May 22
Hakuho wins the championship at 15-0
May (Natsu) 2016 has completed final day. Hakuho (Yokozuna) takes the championship at 15-0.
Championship Race
A commanding run, 2 wins clear of the field.
- Yokozuna Hakuho15-0 ・ W15
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Kisenosato reached the 13-win benchmark at 13-2 — yokozuna promotion is within sight.
解説 ・ InsightKisenosato's last two basho: 9 wins, then 13 — 22 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
- Ozeki Kisenosato13-2 ・ yokozuna bid
Records Decided Today
5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightSadanoumi came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 12 Takekazekachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 11 Chiyootorikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 10 Sadanoumimake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 12 Amurumake-koshi (3-8-4)
- Komusubi Kaiseikachi-koshi (8-7)
Special Prizes
Fighting Spirit: Mitakeumi; Technique: Tochinoshin.
- Maegashira 8 MitakeumiFighting Spirit・11-4
- Maegashira 4 TochinoshinTechnique・10-5