Thailand ladies’s esports star disqualified after dishonest on stage and nonetheless shedding

A Thailand ladies’s esports participant has been disqualified from the SEA Video games after being caught dishonest throughout a dwell match, regardless of her crew nonetheless shedding the collection and being blown out.

The incident occurred throughout the thirty third SEA Video games Enviornment of Valor competitors on December 15, when Thailand’s ladies’s crew suffered a 0–3 loss to Vietnam within the higher bracket closing.

Shortly after the match, the Thailand Esports Federation (TESF) confirmed that Warasin Naraphat, higher generally known as Tokyogurl, had been disqualified for violating competitors guidelines.

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TESF mentioned Naraphat breached the Esports Technical Handbook, which strictly bans using unauthorized third-party software program or modified competitors gear throughout matches.

On-line hypothesis exploded after viewers observed suspicious conduct throughout the broadcast. Thai outlet Khaosod later reported that Naraphat was seen making a middle-finger gesture on digital camera earlier than being substituted out mid-series in opposition to Vietnam.

An investigation was instantly launched by SEA Video games officers. Naraphat, who performed marksman for the crew, was discovered to have dedicated a critical technical violation and acquired the event’s most penalty: disqualification.

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TESF didn’t affirm the precise software program used. Nevertheless, investigations recommend TeamViewer, a distant entry program, might have been concerned and that another person might have been taking part in for Tokyogurl.

Thailand withdraws from Enviornment of Valor event after dishonest controversy

The fallout prolonged far past one participant.

Regardless of Thailand main Laos 1–0 within the decrease bracket closing on December 16 and nonetheless having a path to the gold medal match, TESF made the choice to withdraw all the Enviornment of Valor ladies’s crew from the event.

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“Honest play is paramount,” TESF mentioned in an official assertion. “We settle for the organizing committee’s resolution and can conduct an inner investigation to stop related incidents from recurring.”

Cryptic social media posts from teammates fueled hypothesis earlier than the official ruling.

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Participant Jomkhon ‘Givemeakiss’ Phumsinin wrote, “Figuring out the reality broke my coronary heart, however I’ll do my greatest,” whereas teammate Jenniex requested followers for endurance as occasions unfolded.

Naraphat’s membership, Talon, moved swiftly following the ruling, saying the quick termination of her contract efficient December 16.

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Tokyogurl denies wrongdoing

Regardless of the ruling, Naraphat has publicly denied dishonest.

In an announcement shared on social media, she claimed she performed the match herself with none unauthorized software program or {hardware}. She mentioned she panicked throughout the recreation, turned unwell, and was taken to hospital afterward. Naraphat additionally downplayed her on-camera gesture, saying it was a joke geared toward a careworn teammate.

The SEA Video games controversy provides to a rising listing of latest dishonest scandals throughout esports.

Earlier this 12 months, CS2 professional Joel ‘joel’ Holmlund acquired a everlasting ban after cheats have been discovered on his PC, compounded by threats towards the Esports Integrity Fee.

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Even non-traditional esports haven’t been immune. In April 2025, streamer DrLupo was faraway from a $100,000 PogChamps chess occasion after violating Chess.com’s truthful play guidelines, a case that ended with a full confession.