An 11-year-old Japanese e-sports player, Yuki Kurihara, has made history by becoming the youngest athlete competing in this year's Asian Games. Kurihara plays Puyo Puyo Champions, a puzzle game similar to Tetris that was developed in Japan. He recently defeated opponents nearly three times his age in Japan, securing the top spot in Group A. Kurihara will now compete for a gold medal on Saturday. Kurihara shared his thoughts on competition, saying, "The best feeling in the world is winning." He admitted that when he loses, he feels upset and tries to avoid thinking about it too much. He also mentioned that when the game doesn't go well, it's not fun, and he sometimes wants to quit. However, he always returns to the game, showing a strong passion for his sport. If Kurihara wins a medal, he could become the youngest ever to achieve this feat in the history of the Asian Games. The current youngest medalist is Indonesia's Bunga Nyimas, who won bronze in women's skateboarding at age 12 during the 2018 Games. eSports has been included in the Asian Games for the past two editions, and this year, Puyo Puyo Champions is one of 11 medal events. Kurihara has shown remarkable dedication to his craft. He eats eel to prepare for competitions and joined the Japanese team at the age of 10. In February, he beat an adult professional to win Sega's Puyo Puyo Grand Prix Final and turned professional in April, just two months before his 11th birthday. The Asian Games are taking place in Nagoya and the surrounding Aichi area from September 19 to October 4.