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Arab News
2 days ago
- Sport
- Arab News
Club Championship finals set for second weekend of Esports World Cup in Riyadh
RIYADH: As the second weekend of the Esports World Cup finals in Riyadh beckons, the Club Championship has already started to take shape. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport So far Gen.G Esports, Team Heretics, DetonatioN FocusMe, BMW M Team Redline, Red Bull Sim Racing and VK GAMING are the sides out in front, each with 1,000 Club points. However, their positions could still come under threat in the coming days. Saudi Arabia's Team Falcons might end the weekend in first place, with rosters competing in multiple games in the coming days. But with Gen.G a firm favorite in League of Legends, they too are in a strong position to stand alone at the top of the table come Monday. With plenty more Club Championship points on offer, it is still anyone's game. League of Legends One of the biggest titles to take place during the EWC is underway, and an incredible knockout competition is expected. The first day of League of Legends action had two sides head home: North American Cloud9 and Vietnamese team GAM Esports. While many teams have clawed their way through to the knockout stage, 2024 Esports World Cup Champions T1 will join the fray on July 18 to defend their title, and truly test the mettle of their rivals. Aside from T1, the only side that finished in the top four in last year's competition and is represented this year is Europe's G2 Esports. The League of Legends EMEA Championship team secured a spot in the knockout stage after a 2-0 finish on day one. With some exciting matchups ahead of the final this weekend, there are many upsets expected. Dota 2 Dota 2's epic two weeks of action finally conclude this weekend with a $3 million prize pool on the line. Team Spirit and PVISION are locked in for the semifinals after victories in the quarterfinals, with more teams set to join them in the coming days. But some big names are already eliminated. The 2024 champions Gaimin Gladiators have fallen in fifth to eighth place, meaning a new champion will be crowned in 2025. And with all the top seeded teams qualifying for the playoffs, the title race is wide open. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's Invitational The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's Invitational concludes this week on July 19. At the end of play on July 16, Team Liquid, Natus Vincere PH, ONIC Pertiwi Team, and Team Vitality have secured their slots in the playoffs. With just two days of competition, things are moving fast, with eight sides knocked out. Now in its second year as a part of the EWC roster, the MLBB MWI features a $500,000 prize pool and presents a truly massive stage for women stars. Team Vitality have been the most impressive, not dropping a single game so far. They also set a record for the fastest game in MWI history with 9 minutes, 38 seconds, but NAVI topped them by 1 second a few days later. Free Fire Mobile title Free Fire at the 2025 Esports World Cup kicked off with six fast-paced maps, setting the tone for what is shaping up to be a wide-open fight for the championship. After day one, Team Falcons lead the standings with the Thai roster showcasing dominance, but a resurgence from the Brazilian teams including paiN Gaming and Fluxo mean everything is still in play. However, as with Apex Legends in week one, anything can happen when it comes to battle royale titles and one good day is not enough to secure a trophy. With the action closing on July 20, there is plenty of time for more surprises and upsets. And with Free Fire players known for their brash antics, there could be some drama in the closing stages.
Leaders
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leaders
In Photos: stc Gaming Hall Takes Center Stage at Esports World Cup 2025
The stc Gaming Hall proudly hosts the monumental Esports World Cup 2025, welcoming elite players from over 100 nations. This global gaming spectacle features diverse competitive titles and boasts an unprecedented prize pool exceeding seventy million dollars. Aziz Khalid, a prominent presenter at the stc Gaming Hall, enthusiastically invites all visitors to experience this electrifying event, as the stc Gaming Hall offers a vibrant hub of activities and innovative experiences for every gaming enthusiast. This landmark event solidifies Saudi Arabia's position as a leading force in the international esports arena. Unforgettable Experiences Await at stc Gaming Hall Visitors to the stc Gaming Hall discover a dynamic array of engaging activities. The Community Corner provides board games and video games for everyone as gamers enjoy casual play and friendly competition. The PlayStation Booth offers exciting opportunities to win valuable prizes. Furthermore, the Gaming Team Esports Area broadcasts live matches. This area showcases diverse and constantly changing teams each week. Currently, the renowned T1 team participates, featuring the legendary Faker, who offers attendees the chance to win a signed jersey, in a unique opportunity that thrilled many dedicated fans. Empowering Women in Esports and Weekly Challenges Notably, the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Moments Invitational champions women in esports. This significant tournament empowers female gamers within the competitive scene. Saudi Arabia considers this initiative extremely important for national development. Additionally, the Gaming Area presents various challenges through the Gaming Pass, with a continuously updated Leaderboard tracks player progress weekly. The top ten competitors on this leaderboard earn valuable rewards. Last week, the first-place winner received 5000 Saudi Riyals. These challenges keep the atmosphere highly competitive and engaging. The Esports World Cup 2025, powered by the stc Gaming Hall, cements Saudi Arabia's global gaming leadership. Witness record-breaking competition, superstar players, and groundbreaking initiatives like the Moments Invitational. Visit the stc Gaming Hall in Riyadh now to join the esports revolution! Short link : Post Views: 8
The Star
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
China's science tech sector maturing rapidly amid incentives
Industrial humanoid robots are presented at an industrial park in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on June 18, 2025. (PHOTO / XINHUA) BEIJING: From clinching a sweeping 9-0 victory at the RoboCup German Open in March to gearing up for the RoboCup 2025 in Salvador, Brazil, in July, a Chinese humanoid robot soccer team has been capturing global attention. At the heart of this excitement is the T1 robot, developed by Beijing-based humanoid robotics startup Booster Robotics, which is breaking new ground in performance and design. Standing 1.2m tall and weighing 30kg, the T1 robot's kicking and goal-keeping movements have been significantly upgraded. It is now capable of delivering powerful shots, executing free kicks and performing fluid, human-like motions. Cheng Hao, founder and chief executive officer of Booster Robotics, said the T1 model was specifically designed for developers with an emphasis on being lightweight, agile and exceptionally durable. 'For example, the robot can withstand hundreds of falls and still function without issue. 'To exaggerate a little, it can survive a rock-breaking stunt on its chest and stand up within a second,' Cheng said. The technical resilience and adaptability have helped the high-tech startup expand its market presence well beyond China. The company has already delivered hundreds of humanoid robots to customers worldwide, including in the United States, Germany, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and Japan. Behind this impressive performance lies a broader story of patient capital and strategic financial support for the country's rapidly maturing robotics industry. Earlier this month, Booster Robotics completed its series A funding round. Cheng said the funds would be mainly used to accelerate product iteration, improve manufacturing processes and scale up production to meet growing market demand. 'The Beijing municipal government has also provided great support in terms of equity investment and major project funding, which has helped the company achieve technical and production breakthroughs in a short time,' Cheng added. — China Daily/ANN
Bloomberg
30-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
EU Firms Urged to Automate Trade Processes Before T+1 Shift
The European body charged with overseeing the transition to a faster trade settlement regime urged firms to invest in automation, saying that the switch to what's known as T+1 will increase the attractiveness of the region's markets. Financial firms across the bloc need to eliminate manual processes that create bottlenecks when processing trades, according to recommendations from the EU T+1 Industry Committee seen by Bloomberg. The European Union is expected to move from a two-day to a one-day securities settlement regime in October 2027, with the UK and Switzerland moving in tandem.
Asahi Shimbun
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Asahi Shimbun
China's humanoid robots generate more soccer excitement than their human counterparts
Workers carry out a T1 robot from Booster Robotics during the inaugural RoBoLeague robot soccer competition held in Beijing, June 28, 2025. (AP Photo) BEIJING--While China's men's soccer team hasn't generated much excitement in recent years, humanoid robot teams have won over fans in Beijing based more on the AI technology involved than any athletic prowess shown. Four teams of humanoid robots faced off in fully autonomous 3-on-3 soccer matches powered entirely by artificial intelligence on Saturday night in China's capital in what was touted as a first in China and a preview for the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games, set to take place in Beijing. According to the organizers, a key aspect of the match was that all the participating robots operated fully autonomously using AI-driven strategies without any human intervention or supervision. Equipped with advanced visual sensors, the robots were able to identify the ball and navigate the field with agility They were also designed to stand up on their own after falling. However, during the match several still had to be carried off the field on stretchers by staff, adding to the realism of the experience. China is stepping up efforts to develop AI-powered humanoid robots, using sports competitions like marathons, boxing, and football as a real-world proving ground. Cheng Hao, founder and CEO of Booster Robotics, the company that supplied the robot players, said sports competitions offer the ideal testing ground for humanoid robots, helping to accelerate the development of both algorithms and integrated hardware-software systems. He also emphasized safety as a core concern in the application of humanoid robots. 'In the future, we may arrange for robots to play football with humans. That means we must ensure the robots are completely safe,' Cheng said. 'For example, a robot and a human could play a match where winning doesn't matter, but real offensive and defensive interactions take place. That would help audiences build trust and understand that robots are safe.' Booster Robotics provided the hardware for all four university teams, while each school's research team developed and embedded their own algorithms for perception, decision-making, player formations, and passing strategies—including variables such as speed, force, and direction, according to Cheng. In the final match, Tsinghua University's THU Robotics defeated the China Agricultural University's Mountain Sea team with a score of 5–3 to win the championship. Mr. Wu, a supporter of Tsinghua, celebrated their victory while also praising the competition. 'They (THU) did really well,' he said. 'But the Mountain Sea team (of Agricultural University) was also impressive. They brought a lot of surprises.' China's men have made only one World Cup appearance and have already been knocked out of next years' competition in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
