There are several story lines coming out of this month’s basho. Caution, spoilers follow:
- Kakuryu Yusho – wins in playoff, controversial henka attempts nearly backfire
- Special Prizes:
- Shokun-sho (Outstanding Performance Award) – Yoshikaze
- Kanto-sho (Fighting Spirit Award) – Tochinoshin & Ikioi
- Gino-sho (Technique Award) – Yoshikaze
- Goeido kadoban
- Kotoshogiku on fire
- Various key injuries including Hakuho & Harumafuji and how well will they heal. Even Terunofuji and Osunaarashi are late additions to the list