Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Terunofuji wins the championship at 14-1
May (Natsu) 2023 has completed final day. Terunofuji (Yokozuna) takes the championship at 14-1.
Championship Race
A commanding run, 2 wins clear of the field.
- Yokozuna Terunofuji14-1 ・ W6
Upsets
Oho (Maegashira 16) beat Midorifuji (Maegashira 1) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 21% chance.
Aoiyama (Maegashira 12) beat Hokutofuji (Maegashira 7) by Katasukashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 3-16, which makes it count double.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Takakeisho reached 8-7 to clear kadoban status.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 6 — he survived 4 of 5, and fell 1 time.
At 2605, his rating remains near his career peak of 2676 — no sign of decline in the data.
- Ozeki Takakeisho8-7 ・ kadoban #6
Records Decided Today
6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightTamawashi, Ura came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 3 Tobizarukachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 7 Tamawashimake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 12 Kotoekokachi-koshi (8-7)
- Komusubi Kotozakurakachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 1 Abikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 4 Uramake-koshi (7-8)
Special Prizes
Outstanding Performance: Meisei; Technique: Kirishima, Wakamotoharu.
- Sekiwake KirishimaTechnique・11-4
- Sekiwake WakamotoharuTechnique・10-5
- Maegashira 6 MeiseiOutstanding Performance・8-7