With the western team leading the eastern team by 19 points, the professional sumo tournament in Kansai closed on Wednesday, March 27.
    Although the winning streak of Futabayama, yokozuna, was broken by one defeat, he emerged as the highest tournament scored by downing Minanogawa, yokozuna, on the last day's match in Kansai.
    In other matches on the last day, Haguroyama beat Maedayama, Akinoumi beat Tamanoumi, Itsutsushima beat Terukuni and Saganohana beat Kasagiyama.