Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Terunofuji wins the playoff and the championship
May (Natsu) 2021 has completed final day. Terunofuji, Takakeisho finished level at 12-3, and Terunofuji won the playoff to take the championship.
Championship Race
For Takakeisho, level after regulation, one bout decided everything.
Upsets
Kotoeko (Maegashira 12) beat Wakatakakage (Maegashira 1) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 15% chance.
Okinoumi (Maegashira 12) beat Meisei (Maegashira 2) by Kotenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 20% chance.
Tamawashi (Maegashira 10) beat Hokutofuji (Maegashira 1) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 23% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Shodai reached 9-6 to clear kadoban status.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 2 — he survived his only previous one.
- Ozeki Shodai9-6 ・ kadoban #2
Records Decided Today
4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightKotozakura, Shimanoumi, Onosho came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 11 Kotozakuramake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 11 Chiyoshomakachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 9 Shimanoumimake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 5 Onoshomake-koshi (7-8)
Special Prizes
Technique: Wakatakakage, Endo.
- Maegashira 1 WakatakakageTechnique・9-6
- Maegashira 8 EndoTechnique・11-4