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2 days ago
- Entertainment
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AG.AL CROWNED WINNERS OF THE HONOR OF KINGS WORLD CUP, HONOR OF KINGS INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HEADS TO THE PHILIPPINES IN NOVEMBER!
has emerged victorious in Riyadh at the KWC where they took down TT Global in an intense back-and-forth, which saw them battle it out across seven matches to lift the trophy, with executing an exhilarating reverse sweep that saw them turn the tide at game 5, before resounding wins in games 6 and 7. As champions, claimed $750,000 USD of the $3M USD prize pool. The grand final between and TT Global was the culmination of an intense series of matches that unfolded during the KWC at the Esports World Cup, where the world's 18 best Honor of Kings teams went head-to-head for a chance to claim victory on the world stage. Final results of KWC 2025 KWC began on July 15th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the Esports World Cup 2025, bringing together the best teams from across the world to compete for a $3M prize pool. The grand final saw a full house of fans around the world, and in the arena, treated to a thrilling best-of-seven series with clinching the victory in the final match. Coming back from a match point 3-1 deficit earlier in the series, managed to keep their cool, eventually taking down TT Global to earn their place in Honor of Kings esports history. Chen 'Zoe' Jiahao from was awarded the grand final MVP trophy for his impressive performance throughout the series. also earned the right to be called one of the best Honor of Kings teams in the world. Players from all around the world also celebrate KWC online and vote in game for their favorite team and player. finally crowned as Fan Favorite Team, claimed as Fan Favorite Player, and Mara Aquino claimed as the Fan Favorite Voice. Upcoming Excitements in Honor of Kings Esports 'We've built an esports ecosystem for players worldwide. Over 160,000 players have created their own esports stories. We see these stories worldwide, happening in each players' daily lives. And in the second half of 2025, we'll tell these stories even more fiercely, with greater tournaments, lower barriers to enter, and more ways for players to make their mark.' Said James Yang, Senior Director of Level Infinite Global Esports Center. Honor of Kings International Championship During KWC more details around what viewers can look forward to from Honor of Kings Esports in 2025 were revealed. The Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC), the crown jewel of Honor of Kings Esports returns in November, where top teams worldwide will head to The Philippines to compete. Renowned for embracing the culture of its host region, this year's KIC will provide local and global fans with an exciting spectacle, with more to be announced soon. Alongside a significant share of the $1,000,000 prize pool, the champion of KIC 2025 will be immortalised in-game, with their very own hero skin in Honor of Kings. What's more, the Top 3 performing teams from KIC will carry their regional flags to the Challenger Cup in China this December. Honor of Kings Nation Clash Honor of Kings has also announced a brand new tournament – Honor of Kings Nation Clash (KNC), to offer more opportunities for players to compete, with the first iteration taking place in Malaysia in October, inviting the best talent from Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines to compete. Honor of Kings Regional Professional Leagues The second half of 2025 will also see the launch of the Honor of Kings Regional Professional Leagues return for a second season, with the winners from IKL, MKL and PKL, receiving a special team-themed outfit for the Honor of Kings hero Flowborn. Indonesia King Laga (IKL) – August 22nd – October 5th MY Honor of Kings League (MKL) – September 5th – October 19th Philippine Kings League (PKL) – August 29th – October 12th Wildcard Kings Series (WKS) – September 5th – September 7th Honor of Kings Brazil Championship (CHOKBR) – September 5th – September 28th Major East League (KME) – September 11th – September 28th Major West League (KMW) – September 11th – September 28th Honor of Kings Open Series So far in 2025, the top performing players in the Honor of Kings Open Series have paved their way to the global stage. Twisted Minds have paved their way from the Open Series, to Honor of Kings Major West League to earn their coveted spot in the KWC 2025 where they placed fourth in the leaderboard. In the Open Series Split 3, over 160,000 players from over 100 countries and regions competed in the tournaments, and 18 teams advanced to regional professional leagues. Now, Open Series Split 4 has begun, with low entry requirements and a new format for more competitive battles. Honor of Kings Campus Series The inaugural KCS tournaments took place in over 500 campuses around the world, with thousands of students participating, offering them a taste of pro-level competition and meet with like-minded players. For the remainder of 2025 KCS tournaments will roll out to even more campuses around the world, as well as offer more online events for mass participation. For more information on Honor of Kings esports news and updates, be sure to follow the Honor of Kings Esports' official social channels: Instagram: @hok_global_esports Facebook: @HOK Global Esports X (formerly Twitter): @HoKEsports YouTube: @hokglobalesports Twitch: @HOK_Esports
Leaders
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leaders
AG.AL Complete Thrilling Comeback to Win Honor of Kings Grand Final at Esports World Cup 2025
overcame adversity and showed incredible composure in a tense and challenging Grand Final in the Honor of Kings tournament at the Esports World Cup 2025. In a highly competitive Grand Final, team won the first game before quickly finding themselves 3-1 down to team TT Global. Battling back, showed grit, skill and determination to tie the game 3-3, taking the Grand Final to a conclusive seventh game. Riding the momentum managed to secure the Championship win with a confident performance in the seventh game, winning the series 4-3. 'I feel extremely happy, and I would like to give a huge applause to all my teammates, we did make a miracle happen,' said Bicheng 'YiNuo' Xu. 'We showed our persistence and perseverance during those times when we were losing and behind.' Beating Challenges Team overcame challenges from 17 other clubs to win the tournament, claim a $750,000 prize and secure 1,000 Club Championship points, taking the team to second place on the Club Championship table. Jiahao 'Zoe' Chen was named the MVP following the impressive comeback win in the final. He will receive an additional $10,000 and the MVP medal to recognise his achievements. Discussing the significance of the win and how the tournament has supported the team to elevate their profile internationally, Bicheng 'YiNuo' Xu said: ' is very well known in China, I think that everyone in China who has an interest in esports has heard of us. 'That being said, we might not be quite as well known on the global stage, and I believe this win has given us a big opportunity. Winning this championship at the Esports World Cup 2025 has introduced us to the world and now they will remember the name and who we are' The third week of EWC 2025 continues until Sunday 27 July with finals in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. For more information and tickets, including access to all tournament days and festival experiences, are available now at Short link : Post Views: 7
Leaders
22-07-2025
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EWC 2025: Week 2 Features Emerging Stars, Heated Competitions
The second week of the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025) has wrapped up with historic feats, dramatic comebacks, and rising stars, creating unforgettable moments in the world's largest Esports tournament. Week 2 saw the crowning of four champions and a major movement at the Club Championship leaderboard as more teams secured points across multiple games. The EWC 2025 is currently taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring thousands of the world's most prominent players who are contesting over a lucrative $70+ million prize pool and the ultimate prize: the Club Championship crown. Week 2 Highlights The South Korean Gen.G Esports secured their second international title in just over a week, snatching the League of Legends (LoL) title after defeating 3-2 in a thrilling grand finale. With a winning streak of 26 matches, Gen.G becomes the fastest team ever to secure back-to-back international LoL titles. Russian Team Spirit Clinches Dota 2 Title at 2025 Esports World Cup Meanwhile, Team Spirit clinched the Dota 2 tournament title, dropping just one game across the entire event. In the grand finale, they triumphed over Team Falcons 3-0. Showing confidence in his team and fans in Riyadh, captain Iaroslav 'Miposhka' Naidenov said: 'There is not really much emotion as the grand final was not that hard.' MLBB Women's Invitational Team Vitality secured a 4-0 victory over Gaimin Gladiators in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's Invitational (MWI), regaining their crown after falling short last year. They also broke the MWI fastest match record twice, reclaiming it with a 9:36-minute victory in the grand finale. Team Vitality Women's Team Wins MLBB Title at 2025 Esports World Cup Free Fire The Free Fire tournament was dominated by Indonesia's EVOS Esports, who won the championship after a dramatic final battle against Team Vitality. The 15-year-old phenom Rasyah 'Rasyah' Rasyid, showed brilliant performance, becoming the youngest MVP in EWC history by earning the SONY MVP Award and $10,000 in prize money. EVOS Divine Moreover, the Honor of Kings tournament had its top 8 playoff teams set, with Paws Gaming, Nova Esports, and taking the lead. Playoffs will start next week. Team Falcons won the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) Midseason Last Chance Qualifier, beating ZETA DIVISION with ease and securing their spot in the OWCS Midseason Championship set for July 31. Club Championship Race The EWC 2025 Week 2 saw Team Vitality leading the Club Championship standings, with Gen.G Esports trying to catch up. Meanwhile, Team Falcons and are close behind. Now, with 8 clubs achieving titles across various games, teams earning points across multiple games are starting to pull ahead of the competition. Other Key Highlights The 'Stranger Things' and 'Gran Turismo' star, David Harbour, made an appearance at EWC Spotlight, where he got a Team Vitality jersey from their MLBB roster. He also joined them for a backstage game, and received an informal offer to join them, but his acting commitment prevents him from going pro. Furthermore, Week 2 marked the second time this year that siblings won EWC trophies. In addition to the Siswanto sisters' MLBB win, brothers Ričardas 'Boo' and Dominykas 'MiniBoo' Lukaševičius of Team Heretics secured the VALORANT title during Championship Weekend 1. Short link : Post Views: 100
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21-07-2025
- Sport
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Gen.G Esports Secures ‘League of Legends' Title at Esports World Cup 2025
Korean esports team Gen.G Esports clinched the 'League of Legends' title at the Esports World Cup (EWC 2025) in Riyadh City Boulevard, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Gen.G Esports team has defeated the Chinese team, in the final match with a score of 3-2. Launched on July 16, the tournament witnessed the participation of 12 of the world's elite teams, competing for the title and a total prize pool of $2 million. Gen.G Esports secured the largest share of the total prize pool, $600,000, along with 1,000 Club Championship points. Meanwhile runner-up won $320,000 and 750 points in the league table as well. 'The vibes in the arena were so exciting, and the fans were incredibly supportive, which certainly contributed to our strong performance and encouraged us to win. We thank them all for that and dedicate this title to them,' said Chovy, one of the game's most accomplished professionals, after securing the title. Gen.G Esports Secures 'League of Legends' Title at Esports World Cup 2025 Being the most popular online multiplayer battle arena game, the League of Legends's 2023 World Finals recorded an unprecedented attendance at Gocheok Sky Stadium in South Korea, with more than 6.4 million viewers at its peak, marking the highest number in esports history. 2025 Esports World Cup Currently, the 2025 Esports World Cup is bringing together 24 of the world's top games in one venue. Interestingly, participants are competing for a total prize pool of $70 million, the highest amount ever allocated in esports history. Such prestigious awards seek basically to encourage global talents and unleash unparalleled new heights for esports competitions. Therefore, they play a central role in boosting the esports sector, supporting its sustainable growth, and ensuring its sustainability worldwide. Related Topics: Saudi Coffee Celebrates Tradition at Esports World Cup 2025 Riyadh Roars: Esports World Cup Returns with Unprecedented Scale Esports World Cup 2025 kicks off with Press Conference in Riyadh Short link : Post Views: 86
