Kang Dongshin Eliminated Paritosh in Asian Games
Kang Dongshin defeated Paritosh 5-0 in the Puyo Puyo Champions quarterfinals to move to the semifinals.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in eSports
Kang Dongshin secured a decisive 5-0 victory over Paritosh in the Puyo Puyo Champions quarterfinals at the Asian Games. The loss ended Paritosh's run in the tournament held in Nagoya.
Why it matters
The quarterfinal match determined which player would continue toward the podium in the Puyo Puyo Champions bracket. Kang Dongshin's win allowed him to advance to the semifinals, while Paritosh was eliminated from the competition.
Paritosh finished third in Group B after securing two wins and two losses in group play. During the tournament, he defeated Munkhzorig Ganbold 3-0 and Koh Mun June Justin 3-2, while falling to Tzu-ang Kuo 0-3 and Tanarak Wongkitikun 2-3.
The players
Kang Dongshin
He is an esports competitor who successfully advanced to the semifinals of the Puyo Puyo Champions tournament.
Paritosh
He is an esports player who finished third in Group B and competed in the quarterfinals of the Asian Games.
The details
Kang Dongshin dominated the match, holding Paritosh scoreless across all five periods of play at Aichi Sky Expo Hall D. This victory earned Kang Dongshin a spot in the semifinals of the Puyo Puyo Champions event.
Timeline
Paritosh qualified for the quarterfinals on Thursday.
The quarterfinal match took place on Saturday.
Season Trajectory
The Asian Games esports program represents the pinnacle of multi-sport event gaming, setting a standard for international competitive play. This tournament structure impacts global rankings and professional standing for players in the Puyo Puyo scene.
Kang Dongshin moves forward to the semifinal bracket, while Paritosh concludes his tournament run after failing to win a period in the quarterfinal. The bracket progression for the remainder of the Puyo Puyo Champions event has been set following the conclusion of these matches.
The takeaway
Tournament play requires high consistency as a single blowout match can result in immediate elimination. Paritosh demonstrated his potential with two group wins before struggling against the top-tier competition in the quarterfinals.
Further reading
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