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11-year-old Yuki Kurihara becomes the youngest athlete at the Asian Games representing Japan in eSports

According to BBC Sport, 11-year-old Yuki Kurihara became the youngest athlete at this year's Asian Games, representing Japan in eSports by competing in Puyo Puyo Champions and topping Group A after beating four opponents. He will attempt to win gold on Saturday, as the Asian Games take place in Nagoya and the wider Aichi area from 19 September to 4 October.

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  1. 01Beat all four opponents to top Group A in Puyo Puyo Champions
  2. 02Was 11 years old when competing at the Asian Games
  3. 03Turned pro in April 2024 (two months before his 11th birthday)
  4. 04Beat an adult professional in February to win Sega's Puyo Puyo Grand Prix Final
  5. 05Asian Games held in Nagoya and the wider Aichi area from 19 September to 4 October

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