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Back-to-Back Champion: Naoya Kihara Becomes First Double Bracelet Winner of 2026 WSOP

Japanese player Naoya Kihara won the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship and the $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship consecutively at the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP), becoming the first double bracelet winner of the event. He now leads Japan historically with three WSOP bracelets and joins the elite ranks of WSOP back-to-back champions.

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Naoya Kihara Stages Stunning Comeback at 2026 WSOP, Pokerfuse Calls It Greatest Comeback Ever

According to Pokerfuse, Japanese professional poker player Naoya Kihara completed an incredible comeback at the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP), which the outlet called 'the greatest comeback in history.'

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2026 WSOP Double Champion Naoya Kihara Leads Player of the Year Race, Shaun Deeb Close Behind

Halfway through the 2026 WSOP schedule, Japanese player Naoya Kihara leads the Player of the Year standings with two gold bracelets (1665 points), with Shaun Deeb close behind at 1596 points. This article analyzes the current top 10 rankings and POY prize structure, including a $100,000 Paradise tournament package and other generous prizes.

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WSOP 2026 Update: Series Sees First Double Champion

On Day 17 of the 2026 WSOP, Japanese player Naoya Kihara won his second gold bracelet of the series, becoming the first double champion of the summer. Kristen Foxen, Artur Martirosian, and others also achieved success. Key upcoming events include the $250,000 Super High Roller tournament.

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2026 WSOP: Naoya Kihara Becomes First Double Bracelet Winner

According to PokerStrategy.com, Japanese player Naoya Kihara won his second gold bracelet at the 2026 WSOP, becoming the first double winner of the series, showcasing his exceptional prowess in the poker world.

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Japanese Player Naoya Kihara Wins Two WSOP Gold Bracelets in Three Days, Making History

Japanese professional poker player Naoya Kihara won two tournament titles and earned two gold bracelets within three days at the 2024 WSOP series, becoming the first Japanese player to achieve this feat and making history.

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Japanese player Naoya Kihara wins second WSOP bracelet after 14 years, prize over $400,000

Japanese professional poker player Naoya Kihara wins his second WSOP bracelet in a WSOP event, about 14 years after his first, with a prize of over $400,000, once again proving his strength in poker.

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