Raef (@luminousRage), a professional esports player in the TEKKEN division belonging to the team "REJECT," impressively won the TEKKEN 8 division at the international tournament "2025 ISLAMIC SOLIDARITY GAMES" (hereinafter referred to as ISG), which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from Tuesday, November 11, to Wednesday, November 12, 2025!
This tournament is a large-scale international sporting event that gathers over 5,000 athletes representing 57 Islamic nations, and Raef participated as a representative for his home country, Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabian Representative Raef Conquers the World!
The ISG is an international tournament held to promote solidarity and friendship among Islamic nations, and this year marked its 6th iteration!
Raef (@luminousRage) competed in the TEKKEN 8 division and challenged the representative from Bahrain in the Grand Final, taking revenge for his loss in the Winners Final.
Raef is from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
His specialty character is Jin Kazama, and last year he recorded his personal best finish of 3rd place in the "TEKKEN World Tour 2024 Global Finals."
He also possesses a unique background, having been selected for the Saudi Arabian national karate team and holding a medical license.
He is also active as a cosplayer, and his diverse talents have gained attention from fans around the world.
Raef's victory this time was a splendid achievement that drew worldwide attention to REJECT as well.
Expectations are high for him to continue building further legends on the global stage.
Be sure to check out the official REJECT website and the official REJECT X (@RC_REJECT)!
ISLAMIC SOLIDARITY GAMES
CHAMPION l @luminousRage
アラブの王、ここに在り👑#RCWIN #TEKKEN pic.twitter.com/3GmLpDJDbp— REJECT esports (@esports_REJECT) November 12, 2025
