The final for the fighting game Street Fighter 6 division of the Esports World Cup (hereinafter EWC), currently being held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, concluded with a brilliant victory for Xiaohai.
EWC Enters the Second Half
EWC, the world's largest esports tournament, is taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from Wednesday, July 3, 2024, to Sunday, August 25. The event features nineteen popular game titles and boasts an astonishing total prize pool of $60 million.
"Street Fighter 6" Division Results
In the final, the matchup pitted Xiaohai's M. Bison against Kawano's Akuma. Xiaohai successfully countered Akuma's offensive tactics, maintained a gauge advantage throughout, and won, claiming the $300,000 championship prize.
YOSHIKI Appears at EWC!
PR TIMESFurthermore, upon receiving an invitation from Prince Faisal bin Bandar, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation, global rock star YOSHIKI attended EWC as part of an initiative commemorating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. He is scheduled to hold talks with key local figures to foster cooperation and development between the entertainment industries of Saudi Arabia and Japan.
The Future of EWC
The EWC will continue until Sunday, August 25, 2024, with many more heated matches still expected. The tournament's events are being streamed worldwide for free through the specialized sports streaming service DAZN, so don't miss out!
Thank you ewc. This is the most important moment in my life @EWC_EN pic.twitter.com/fDRGi2GR1q
— 曾卓君 (@Xiaohai_) August 13, 2024
