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The 11-year-old Japanese competitor Yuki Kurihara secured the gold medal in Puyo Puyo Champions at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Saturday. Kurihara triumphed with a score of 10-2 against South Korea's Kang Dong-shin after overcoming an early 1-0 deficit.
Throughout the tournament, Kurihara defeated various opponents, including some competitors roughly three times his age. He is believed to be the youngest participant at the Aichi-Nagoya games, maintaining notable composure under pressure.
Reflecting on his podium moment, Kurihara admitted feeling somewhat shy and unable to fully express his emotions, while describing the gold medal as heavy, shiny, and beautiful. He also mentioned eating eel as part of his competition preparation.
His victory stands out during a year featuring notable individual achievements across major esports events, alongside accomplishments like Magnus Carlsen lifting a chess trophy at the Esports World Cup.
