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Express Tribune
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Esports World Cup 2025: Arslan Ash qualifies for Tekken, set to battle for $1 million prize
Listen to article Pakistani esports sensation Arslan Ash has secured his place in the Tekken 8 tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, reinforcing his status as one of the world's top Tekken players. The EWC, running from July 7 to August 24, will feature 25 esports titles and over 2,000 competitors from more than 200 clubs, competing for a record-breaking $70 million prize pool. The Tekken 8 event, set for August 14 to 16, will see 32 elite players battle for a $1 million prize fund. Pakistan's Arslan Ash has officially qualified to TEKKEN 8 in ESports World Cup! 🚨🇵🇰⭐️ Make us proud, @ArslanAsh95! — Muneeb Farrukh (@Muneeb313_) May 25, 2025 Arslan Ash, a five-time EVO champion with titles including EVO Japan 2019, EVO 2019, EVO Japan 2023, EVO 2023, and EVO 2024, continues to dominate the Tekken scene despite past challenges such as visa issues that forced him to withdraw from events like Evo Japan and Riyadh Clash 2025. His qualification for the EWC 2025 highlights his ongoing commitment to maintaining Pakistan's presence on the international esports stage. Arslan Ash's reputation as a fierce competitor is well-established, and his participation is highly anticipated by fans worldwide. The Esports World Cup promises seven weeks of high-level competition across multiple games, with Tekken 8 among the most eagerly watched. Arslan Ash's success at international tournaments, including recent appearances at Combo Breaker 2025 in Schaumburg, further cements his position as a global esports icon. At Combo Breaker, he placed joint fifth in Tekken 8 among a field featuring top players from around the world. I am happy with the result. Thanks for the support 🙏 — Twis | Arslan Ash (@ArslanAsh95) May 25, 2025 As the esports community looks ahead to the EWC 2025, Arslan Ash remains a standout figure whose journey continues to inspire gamers in Pakistan and beyond.
Express Tribune
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Arslan Ash withdraws from Riyadh Clash, Evo Japan events due to visa issues
Arslan Ash, the globally renowned Tekken 8 champion from Pakistan, confirmed on Wednesday that he will miss two major esports tournaments in 2025—Riyadh's Gamers8 and Evo Japan—citing ongoing visa complications. Considered one of the best Tekken players in the world, Arslan Ash has been a dominant figure in the competitive fighting game scene. His withdrawal from both the Riyadh Clash and Evo Japan tournaments comes as a significant blow to fans and organisers alike, particularly after his commanding performance earlier this year on the global stage. In a statement released via X (formerly Twitter), Arslan Ash said, 'I will not be able to attend Riyadh Clash and Evo JP this year." I will not be able to attend Riyadh Clash and Evo JP this year. I made every effort to go, but unfortunately, I encountered visa problems again. It's fine, I've learned to live with passport limitations; maybe one day, things will change I hope to see you all at LevelUpExpo… — Arslan Ash (@ArslanAsh95) April 17, 2025 The 2025 editions of both Evo Japan and the Riyadh showdown were expected to be crucial fixtures in the Tekken World Tour circuit. Arslan's absence will not only impact tournament dynamics but may also open the door for new champions to emerge. Visa hurdles have been a recurring challenge for players from South Asia, limiting their access to international events despite their high skill level. Arslan's announcement has once again highlighted the broader issue of travel restrictions that affect esports athletes from developing nations. The Evo Japan tournament is scheduled for April, while the Riyadh event is expected to take place mid-year as part of Saudi Arabia's growing investment in global esports through its Gamers8 initiative. Despite the setback, Arslan Ash remains optimistic and has assured fans of his continued commitment to Tekken 8. He plans to focus on training and domestic tournaments while exploring alternative international events later in the season.
Arab News
18-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Pakistan Tekken 8 team delivers historic victory in Seoul, dismantling South Korea
ISLAMABAD: A team from Pakistan delivered a historic victory in Seoul this week in a special Tekken 8 event, dismantling South Korea's long-standing dominance in competitive Tekken esports. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport South Korea had for years been the leading force in competitive Tekken until Pakistan's Arslan Siddique, better known as Arslan Ash, began to gain prominence by winning major international tournaments. He is a five-time EVO champion, having emerged victorious in EVO Las Vegas 2019, 2023, 2024 as well as EVO Japan 2019 and 2023. Considered one of the greatest Tekken players in the world currently, Ash became the first professional gamer in 2023 to win the global Tekken 7 title four times. Ash also won the Tekken World Tour Finals 2023 and has made the Tekken battle between Pakistan and South Korea one of the most enduring and celebrated storylines in the esports community. 'Pakistan is the best Tekken region in the world again,' Ash posted on X, after Pakistan's win against South Korea, with seven of the best players from each country taking part. Pakistan is the best tekken region in the world again — Arslan Ash (@ArslanAsh95) March 16, 2025 The players participating in the Pakistan team event were TM|Arslan Ash, DRX|Knee, Falcons|Atif, KDF|Ulsan, Falcons|Farzeen, Varrel|Rangchu, QAD|TheJon, KDF|CBM, Fate|Numan Ch, VIT|JeonDDing, ROC|Usama Abbasi, KDF|Mulgold, TM|Hafiz Tanveer and DRX|Chanel. 'With yet another Pakistan Tekken victory, the nation has cemented its position at the pinnacle of competitive Tekken,' Pakistan's top tech news and media outlet, TechJuice, reported on Monday. 'Once seen as challengers, Pakistan's Tekken warriors have rewritten history, proving that the Tekken esports landscape belongs to them.'
