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Arab News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Basilisk's Joona ‘Serral' Sotala completes sensational run to seal StarCraft II Championship at Esports World Cup
RIYADH: Demonstrating elite concentration and consistency, Joona 'Serral' Sotala from team Basilisk triumphed in the StarCraft II tournament at the Esports World Cup 2025. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Sotala secured a commanding victory in the grand final against Kim 'Classic' Doh-woo in a best-of-nine match. Sotala had already beaten Classic 3-0 earlier in the tournament, when the pair faced off in the group stage. Showing consistent form and focus, Sotala had remained unbeaten throughout, losing only two maps in the entire tournament. Entering the grand final as favorite, Sotala delivered a display of precise control and dominance, winning 5-2. Sotala said: 'To be honest, after a 2-0 start, I was extremely confident. A couple of hiccups did not bother me too much. It feels absolutely fantastic, this is what I came for, and this is what I've got. It's the best feeling in the world.' Sotala overcame the challenge from 17 other players to win the tournament, claim the $200,000 prize and secure 1,000 Club Championship points for team Basilisk. It also marked Sotala's third world championship title. He won his first at Intel Extreme Masters Katowice in 2022 and then won again in 2024. Sotala added: 'I improved a lot for this year. I trained hard, I put a lot of effort into it. 'This is the highest achievement you can get. I'm kind of speechless, just incredibly happy.' The third week of EWC 2025 continues until July 27 with finals across Honor of Kings and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. For more information and tickets, including access to all tournament days and festival experiences, check out
Leaders
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leaders
Riyadh's Esports World Cup Heats Up as Teams Battle for Glory
The third-week competitions of the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025) in Riyadh are witnessing escalating momentum and decisive confrontations. Many tournaments are nearing their anticipated conclusions, while others are just beginning, carrying great hopes for numerous clubs and players worldwide. The tournament continues to solidify its position as the largest celebration of esports globally, not only in terms of massive prize pools or game variety but also in terms of competition quality and the spectacular fan experience that brings together thousands of fans and players from different continents. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Joins the Scene For the first time, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 competitions have launched within the tournament, featuring 16 teams from the global elite, competing for a $1.8 million prize. Most participating lineups come from the Call of Duty League, raising expectations for the competition level. The reigning champions, Atlanta FaZe, aim to retain their title this year. Meanwhile, teams like OpTic Gaming and Vancouver Surge appear as prominent contenders after their impressive performances in the Call of Duty League finals. The grand final is scheduled for Sunday, 27 July, amid huge fan anticipation to see who will claim the title of this game in the Esports World Cup 2025. South Korea and Finland Compete for the StarCraft II Title Friday, 25 July, witnesses one of the most anticipated events, the conclusion of the StarCraft II tournament, which offers the largest monetary prizes for the game this year, totaling $700,000, with $200,000 for the champion. South Korea has a significant chance to win the title, with 3 out of 4 players representing them in the semifinals. 'Solar' will face his compatriot 'Classic,' who caused the biggest surprise of the tournament by defeating last year's champion, the French player 'Clem,' with a score of 3-0. Meanwhile, 'Cure' battles Finnish contender 'Serral.' The final competitions follow an elimination system starting from a best-of-5 series up to a best-of-9 series in the grand final, which is a true test of the players' mental strength and skillful abilities. 4 Teams Vie for the Honor of Kings Title After two weeks of intense battles, the Honor of Kings World Cup 2025 concludes on Saturday, 26 July, with the semifinal matches starting tomorrow, bringing together the world's top four teams competing for the title. The Twisted Minds team will face the team, while the TT Global team will compete against the Nova Esports team. The total prize pool for this tournament is $3 million, with $750,000 for the champion, adding an exceptional competitive dimension to the final matches. As the third week approaches its end, the competition intensifies in the race for the club championship title. Team Vitality leads the overall standings with 2,400 points, ahead of Gen.G Esports in second place (1,800 points) and Team Falcons in third place (1,450 points). The absence of Gen.G Esports from this week's competitions opens the door for Team Vitality and Team Falcons to boost their points, as they participate in multiple tournaments during the current week, potentially giving one of them the advantage in the race toward the title. Distinctive Events and Exceptional Fan Experience Beyond the competitive atmosphere, the accompanying entertainment and cultural events continue to attract audiences of all ages through gaming zones, interactive experiences, and live performances. The Esports World Cup festival is a vibrant space that combines entertainment and technology in a unique manner, showcasing the region's culture and exciting atmosphere. The Esports World Cup serves as an exceptional platform, bringing together the best esports clubs from around the world in multi-game competitions and offering the largest prize pool in esports history. The event continues until next August in the heart of Riyadh, which has transformed into a global hub for game and digital competition enthusiasts. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the website. Short link :
Leaders
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leaders
Riyad's Esports World Cup Heats Up as Teams Battle for Glory
The third-week competitions of the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025) in Riyadh are witnessing escalating momentum and decisive confrontations. Many tournaments are nearing their anticipated conclusions, while others are just beginning, carrying great hopes for numerous clubs and players worldwide. The tournament continues to solidify its position as the largest celebration of esports globally, not only in terms of massive prize pools or game variety but also in terms of competition quality and the spectacular fan experience that brings together thousands of fans and players from different continents. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Joins the Scene For the first time, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 competitions have launched within the tournament, featuring 16 teams from the global elite, competing for a $1.8 million prize. Most participating lineups come from the Call of Duty League, raising expectations for the competition level. The reigning champions, Atlanta FaZe, aim to retain their title this year. Meanwhile, teams like OpTic Gaming and Vancouver Surge appear as prominent contenders after their impressive performances in the Call of Duty League finals. The grand final is scheduled for Sunday, 27 July, amid huge fan anticipation to see who will claim the title of this game in the Esports World Cup 2025. South Korea and Finland Compete for the StarCraft II Title Friday, 25 July, witnesses one of the most anticipated events, the conclusion of the StarCraft II tournament, which offers the largest monetary prizes for the game this year, totaling $700,000, with $200,000 for the champion. South Korea has a significant chance to win the title, with 3 out of 4 players representing them in the semifinals. 'Solar' will face his compatriot 'Classic,' who caused the biggest surprise of the tournament by defeating last year's champion, the French player 'Clem,' with a score of 3-0. Meanwhile, 'Cure' battles Finnish contender 'Serral.' The final competitions follow an elimination system starting from a best-of-5 series up to a best-of-9 series in the grand final, which is a true test of the players' mental strength and skillful abilities. 4 Teams Vie for the Honor of Kings Title After two weeks of intense battles, the Honor of Kings World Cup 2025 concludes on Saturday, 26 July, with the semifinal matches starting tomorrow, bringing together the world's top four teams competing for the title. The Twisted Minds team will face the team, while the TT Global team will compete against the Nova Esports team. The total prize pool for this tournament is $3 million, with $750,000 for the champion, adding an exceptional competitive dimension to the final matches. As the third week approaches its end, the competition intensifies in the race for the club championship title. Team Vitality leads the overall standings with 2,400 points, ahead of Gen.G Esports in second place (1,800 points) and Team Falcons in third place (1,450 points). The absence of Gen.G Esports from this week's competitions opens the door for Team Vitality and Team Falcons to boost their points, as they participate in multiple tournaments during the current week, potentially giving one of them the advantage in the race toward the title. Distinctive Events and Exceptional Fan Experience Beyond the competitive atmosphere, the accompanying entertainment and cultural events continue to attract audiences of all ages through gaming zones, interactive experiences, and live performances. The Esports World Cup festival is a vibrant space that combines entertainment and technology in a unique manner, showcasing the region's culture and exciting atmosphere. The Esports World Cup serves as an exceptional platform, bringing together the best esports clubs from around the world in multi-game competitions and offering the largest prize pool in esports history. The event continues until next August in the heart of Riyadh, which has transformed into a global hub for game and digital competition enthusiasts. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the website. Short link : Post Views: 10
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Indian sports wrap, May 8: Indians make disappointing start in International Series Japan
GOLF Bhullar, Chawrasia, Sandhu tied at 56th in Japan Indian golfers competing in the USD 2 million International Series Japan made a disappointing start as three of the seven players in the field shot an even par 71 and were tied 56th here. The trio who faltered at the par-71 Caledonian Golf Club was Gaganjeet Bhullar, SSP Chawrasia and Yuvraj Sandhu. Of the rest, Ajeetesh Sandhu, Shiv Kapur and Jeev Milkha Singh, a four-time winner in Japan, carded 2-over 73 each and were Tied-105th. Rahil Gangjee, who also has a win in Japan, shot 4-over 75 and was Tied-141st. With the cut looking to fall at even par, the Indians will need solid rounds to ensure play over the weekend. - PTI Diksha looks to maintain momentum on LET; Pranavi, Avani and Tvesa join Korean challenge The Indian quartet, led by Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs, will look to produce a strong performance when it returns to action on the Ladies European Tour (LET) after a three-week break at the Aramco Korea Championship, beginning on Friday. Diksha and Pranavi will be joined by Tvesa Malik and rookie Avani Prashanth in the USD 2 million event at the New Korea Country Club, which is hosting the tournament for the second consecutive year. All four want to get into a strong position to challenge for their home event, the Hero Women's Indian Open, later in the year. - PTI ESPORTS S8UL makes StarCraft II debut with the signing of veteran South Korean player GuMiho S8UL announced its entry into the legendary world of StarCraft II with the signing of veteran South Korean player Pyung Jae Koh, better known by his iconic gamer tag GuMiho, a.k.a. 'The Towel Terran.' This marks S8UL's first foray into the real-time strategy (RTS) genre and signals its continued commitment to global expansion across esports titles that have defined competitive gaming history. 'Joining S8UL feels like stepping onto a new playing field with the same hunger to win. Their drive to break barriers in esports matches my own competitive spirit. I'm ready to give it my all and compete at the highest level again, this time with S8UL by my side,' GuMiho said. - Team Sportstar
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
S8UL makes StarCraft II debut with the signing of veteran South Korean player GuMiho
Image Via " S8UL strengthens its EWC roster following the announcement of their participation in multiple titles, including Chess, EAFC 25, Tekken 8, Call of Duty (COD): Warzone, and Apex May 8, 2025: S8UL, a global force in esports and gaming content, is proud to announce its entry into the legendary world of StarCraft II with the signing of veteran South Korean player Pyung Jae Koh, better known by his iconic gamer tag GuMiho , a.k.a.'The Towel Terran.' This marks S8UL's first foray into the real-time strategy (RTS) genre and signals its continued commitment to global expansion across esports titles that have defined competitive gaming history.A fan-favorite and master tactician, GuMiho is recognised across the global StarCraft community for his creative playstyle, unorthodox strategies, and trailblazing use of mech-based unit compositions. A staple of the Global StarCraft II League (GSL) since the Wings of Liberty era, GuMiho rose to global prominence after winning the GSL Code S Championship in 2017, defeating soO in a 4–2 final that etched his name in StarCraft history. His unique style of playing with a towel draped over his hands to absorb sweat and maintain precision earned him the moniker 'The Towel Terran,' while his dominance with mechanical Terran builds gave rise to another title: 'The Mech God.'GuMiho's recent achievements reaffirm his elite status in the competitive StarCraft II scene. In December 2024, he edged out Protoss standout Clem in a tense 3–2 series at HomeStory Cup XXVI, building on the momentum of his nail-biting 4–3 grand final victory over ShoWTimE (also Protoss) at HomeStory Cup XXV just months earlier. Earlier in the year, he delivered a commanding run to the finals of WardiTV 2023, ultimately finishing second after a hard-fought series against Zerg titan Dark. These standout results reinforce GuMiho's reputation as one of the scene's most resilient and inventive players, proving that even after years at the top, he continues to evolve and compete at the highest about his new journey with S8UL, GuMiho said: "Joining S8UL feels like stepping onto a new playing field with the same hunger to win. Their drive to break barriers in esports matches my own competitive spirit. I'm ready to give it my all and compete at the highest level again, this time with S8UL by my side."Animesh Agarwal a.k.a. 8Bit Thug, Co-founder and CEO of S8UL, commented on the signing: 'GuMiho is a living legend, and we're beyond thrilled to welcome him to the S8UL family. Our journey into StarCraft II is about paying homage to the roots of esports and competing with the best. GuMiho's legacy of innovation, consistency, and competitive spirit embodies everything S8UL stands for. This is a proud moment for Indian esports as we strengthen our EWC aspirations with one of the game's all-time greats.'As S8UL prepares to compete across multiple titles at EWC 2025 , including Apex Legends, EAFC 25, Call of Duty: Warzone, Tekken 8, Chess, and now StarCraft II, the organization continues to demonstrate that excellence in esports knows no borders, no genres, and no three consecutive 'Esports Content Group of the Year' wins at the Esports Awards and global recognition through initiatives like the MOBIES Global Impact Award, S8UL is now writing a new chapter in the global esports story.
