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March 17, 2006
Sumo Update - day 6
Standings after day 6:
6-0: Asashoryu, Hakuho
5-1: Tochiazuma, Chiyotaikai, Kotomitsuki
4-2: Koto'oshu, Kisenosato, Takamisakari, Hakurozan, Kyokushuzan
2-4: Kaio
Asashoryu looking strong, and Hakuho looking good to get his promotion to Ozeki.
Tochiazuma is still in it for promotion to Yokozuna, but he'll have to beat at least a couple of Asashoryu, Hakuho, Chiyotaikai, and Koto'oshu.
Chiyotaikai lost his first today, but still looks good to stay at Ozeki -- unlike Kaio who, at 2-4, is looking like a good bet to retire. He's hanging in to see if he has a chance to get his 8 wins, but if not, I think he will retire -- finally.
Posted by JoshHornik at March 17, 2006 02:02 PM