DNQ
DNQ, commonly used in competitive gaming and esports contexts, stands for "Did Not Qualify." The term is applied to participants who fail to meet the criteria necessary to advance to the next stage of a tournament or competition. This can occur in various formats, including single-elimination brackets, group stages, or qualification rounds, where only a limited number of players or teams are permitted to proceed.
In single-elimination tournaments, DNQ often results from a loss in the initial rounds, as there is no
The term is widely recognized in games like *League of Legends*, *Counter-Strike: Global Offensive*, *Dota 2*, and