Yuki Kurihara becomes youngest athlete at Asian Games in Nagoya
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Yuki Kurihara, an 11-year-old eSports competitor, is the youngest athlete at the Asian Games in Nagoya. He topped Group A in Puyo Puyo Champions, defeating four opponents. Kurihara, who turned professional earlier this year, aims for gold as the Games continue until October 4. He could also become the youngest medallist in Asian Games history, breaking the record set by Indonesia's Bunga Nyimas in 2018.
- •Kurihara topped Group A at the Asian Games in Puyo Puyo Champions.
- •He achieved professional status two months before his 11th birthday.
- •The Asian Games are held in Nagoya and Aichi until October 4.
- •He aims to become the youngest medallist in Asian Games history.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — 11-year-old aims to set Asian Games record
"Primary school student Yuki Kurihara makes a flying start as he becomes the youngest athlete at this year's Asian Games.
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