Promotion and relegation for the next tournament are
determined by a wrestler's score over the 15 days. In the top division, the
term kachikoshi means a score of 8–7 or better, as opposed to makekoshi, which
indicates a score of 7–8 or worse.
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A wrestler who achieves kachikoshi almost always is promoted
further up the ladder, the level of promotion being higher for better scores.
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Upon completion of the bout, the referee must immediately
designate his decision by pointing his gunbai or war-fan towards the winning
side.
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At the initial charge, both wrestlers must jump up from the
crouch simultaneously after touching the surface of the ring with two fists at
the start of the bout.
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The referee can restart the bout if this simultaneous touch
does not occur.
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Sumo matches take place in a dohyō or ring, 4.55 metres
(14.9 ft) in diameter and 16.26 square metres (175.0 sq ft) in area, of
rice-straw bales on top of a platform made of clay mixed with sand. A new dohyō is built for each tournament by the bout callers
or yobidashi.
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