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5 days ago
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AG.AL complete comeback to win Honor of Kings Grand Final at Esports World Cup 2025
RIYADH: won the Honor of Kings Grand Final at Esports World Cup 2025 after coming back from 3-1 down to win the best-of-seven series 4-3. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Team won the first game before quickly finding themselves 3-1 down to team TT Global. Battling back, displayed skill and determination to tie the match 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.' 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 after 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, 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, July 27 with finals in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Arab News
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Gen.G Esports crowned League of Legends champions at Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh
RIYADH: Gen.G Esports continued their dominant run on the international stage by capturing the League of Legends title at the Esports World Cup 2025 over the weekend, defeating 3-2 in a dramatic Grand Final to claim their second international trophy in as many weeks. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The Korean powerhouses now sit top of the Club Championship standings with 1,800 points, following a historic run that has seen them go unbeaten in 26 consecutive matches, one of the most commanding streaks in the history of competitive League of Legends. The title win in Riyadh follows closely on the heels of their victory at the Mid-Season Invitational, making this the fastest back-to-back international title haul ever recorded in the game. Their flawless campaign at the Esports World Cup culminated in a thrilling five-game final against who had earlier stunned both Hanwha Life Esports and reigning champions T1. 'It's a very meaningful win for our team,' said Kim "Kiin" Ki-in, who was later named tournament MVP and awarded a $10,000 prize. 'In the past in international events we feel that we have underperformed, so to achieve back-to-back wins in the Mid-Season Invitational and now here at the Esports World Cup means that we are still a top contender level team. We are right at the top. 'And on a personal level, the wins let me know that I'm still the player I know I can be and that we can continue to lift many trophies together.' Teammate Jeong "Chovy" Ji-hoon praised the atmosphere in the Riyadh Arena for playing a key role in their final push. 'The atmosphere in the arena was amazing, you could really feel it and I think that support was what drove us to go on and win in the end,' he said. 'The overall support of the fans throughout the tournament was incredible, they were electric and energetic, and they continue to drive us to lift more trophies again as soon as we can compete again,' he added. The Gen.G lineup of Joo "Duro" Min-kyu, Jeong, Kim "Canyon" Geon-bu, Park "Ruler" Jae-hyuk, and Kim outclassed 11 other top-tier teams to secure the $600,000 winners' prize and an additional 1,000 Club Championship points. Arnold Hur, CEO of Gen.G Esports, hailed the team's consistency and hunger for improvement. 'For us, the important thing is to keep on improving and delivering positive performances and results each year compared to the previous one, and that's what we're doing in this year's edition so far,' he said. 'Everyone is working to help the club reach new heights and to keep rising.' Reflecting on his MVP performance, Kiin added: 'We were here last year, but we got eliminated early, so this time I wanted to lift the trophy, and I did. I'm really excited.'
