Hatsu basho television ratings the highest this decade

Television numbers were released yesterday, and it was announced that the average viewing audience during senshuraku of the Hatsu basho was 24.4%. NHK said that it was the highest ratings this decade, and the first time the number has been above 20% since the 2006 Haru basho, which produced a rating of 22.5%. NHK also revealed that the peak audience tuned in for the Asashoryu - Hakuho matchup, which produced a 34.1% number.

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