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Firestar73 Disqualified from Pokémon GO Championship for Unsportsmanlike Conduct

4/8/2026

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Firestar73, the winner of the 2026 Orlando Regional Pokémon GO Championship, has been stripped of the title for unsportsmanlike conduct.
After winning the decisive match, Firestar73 celebrated by raising his fists and removing his headset.
NiteTimeClasher was awarded the victory.
The Pokémon Company has not publicly commented on the ruling.
Firestar73 plans to share his side of the story soon.

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Story summary

Firestar73, the winner of the 2026 Orlando Regional Pokémon GO Championship, has been stripped of the title for unsportsmanlike conduct.
After winning the decisive match, Firestar73 celebrated by raising his fists and removing his headset.
NiteTimeClasher was awarded the victory.
The Pokémon Company has not publicly commented on the ruling.
Firestar73 plans to share his side of the story soon.