Lifetime Ban for naiyou: LPL Delivers Final Verdict

As we reported earlier, an investigation was initiated in early March regarding Top Esports player Yang "naiyou" Zijian on suspicion of foul play. Today, the league's disciplinary committee published the official results of this case, and the verdict is as strict as possible.

During the investigation, it was fully confirmed that naiyou committed a series of serious violations that directly affected the competitive integrity of the matches. In this regard, the league has taken the following measures:

• The player receives a lifetime ban from participating in any professional and semi-professional tournaments held by Riot Games, Tencent, and TJ Sports worldwide.
• He is permanently stripped of the right to participate in official voting and receive any awards.
• The decision comes into effect immediately as of March 27, 2026.

The position of the Top Esports club deserves special attention in the statement. It was the organization's management who first discovered the suspicious activities, reported them to the league, and provided all the necessary evidence. The disciplinary committee positively evaluated the club's cooperation but issued a strict warning. The management was pointed out for having serious gaps in their internal player control, which allowed such a situation to occur.

League representatives also emphasized that the investigation does not end here. Currently, the committee is looking for suspicious third parties connected to this case to completely eliminate their influence on the tournament ecosystem. The LPL once again reminded everyone of its "zero tolerance" policy towards any actions that threaten sports ethics.