TaiLung of LGD Gaming has been banned for life from The International 2026 by PGL for violating fair play principles. The 17-year-old midlaner was set to make his career debut at the event, which runs from August 13 to 23 in Shanghai with a prize pool exceeding 2 million dollars.

TaiLung’s ban comes as a shock, as he was widely regarded as a rising star with potential comparable to legendary players like SumaiL and Satanic. The incident has left LGD Gaming scrambling to find a replacement midlaner before the tournament begins.

The International 2026 is one of the most prestigious events in LGD Gaming, and TaiLung’s absence will be a significant blow to his team’s chances. PGL has not provided further details on the nature of the fair play violation.