On Thursday, July 4, 2024, Chikurin, a member of the esports team "Team HiGUCHi Youing," which promotes the slogan "From Nagasaki to the World," made a courtesy call on Governor Oishi of Nagasaki Prefecture.
He reported his victory in the "Tekken 8" division at the fighting game festival "EVO JAPAN 2024," which was held in April 2024.
Chikurin Makes a Courtesy Call on Nagasaki Prefecture Governor Oishi
Chikurin (@chikurintut) is a professional esports player residing in Nagasaki Prefecture who achieved his first world tournament victory in "Tekken 8."
He has also secured the right to participate in the "Esports World Cup," the world's largest tournament with a total prize pool of over $60 million.
During the courtesy call on Governor Oishi on Thursday, July 4, 2024, Chikurin reported his EVO JAPAN 2024 victory and spoke about his future aspirations.
Additionally, he played "Tekken 8" in front of the governor, and the uniform he will wear in the 2024 World Tour was presented to Governor Oishi as a commemorative gift.
Chikurin is also participating in the "Tekken World Tour 2024," a series of tournaments held throughout the year for "Tekken 8," and is ranked 3rd globally at the time of writing.
There is no doubt that Chikurin, who is scheduled to compete in major tournaments like "EVO 2024" and "FV MAJOR 2024," is a star of hope embodying the slogan "From Nagasaki to the World."
Chikurin's Comment
I am truly delighted to have achieved the result of winning the EVO JAPAN 2024 "Tekken 8" division. I plan to use this victory as an opportunity to further promote esports from Nagasaki Prefecture. I will continue to work hard and aim for victory in world tournaments.
(Translated from Japanese)
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Future Outlook (Higuchi Group)
Chikurin will continue to train to win the Esports World Cup and the TWT (Tekken World Tour) in 2024. Higuchi Group will fully support Chikurin and contribute to the popularization and development of esports both domestically and internationally from Nagasaki Prefecture.
(Translated from Japanese)
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