Pokémon VGC player says hygiene incident at 2026 Baltimore Regional Championships prompted judge complaint

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• IGN — Pokémonfirst reporttrust 50·agreement 100%·primary
  Pokémon VGC Pro Vomits After Smelly Opponent's 'Putrid' Stench Sparks Incident at Regional Championship Tournament
  published 29d agoseen 29d ago

• outcome:penaltyreported

  It is not known whether the other player was penalised

  “It’s unclear if the stinky player who caused Youm to throw up was penalized.”source

• player_statement:hygiene complaintreported

  Donghun Youm said he had to vomit at Baltimore regionals due to a nearby player's stench and told a judge

  “I've had an incident @ Baltimore regionals where I had to throw up due to a nearby player's stench. My friends and I couldn't focus that round due to how putrid the smell was and we even told a judge due to it.”source

• rule:Play! Pokémon hygiene ruleconfirmed

  Play! Pokémon Tournament Rules Handbook requires participants to maintain a socially acceptable level of hygiene, with removal possible for refusal to comply

  “"Individuals are also required to maintain a socially acceptable level of hygiene during the event."”source