In a thrilling final showdown, a three-member team from Pakistan emerged as the champions in the Gamers8 Tekken 7 Nations Cup by defeating South Korea with a score of 3-2, much to the delight of fans.
The victorious team, consisting of Arslan Ash, Atif Butt, and Khan Imran, showcased their exceptional skills and strategic gameplay to secure two rounds in the match, ultimately clinching the prestigious title and an impressive half-million dollar prize.
The tournament, organized by the Saudi Esports Federation, brought together 16 national teams from around the world, setting the stage for intense competition and showcasing the immense talent in the Tekken 7 gaming community.
Pakistan’s triumph in the Gamers8 Tekken 7 Nations Cup is a testament to the dedication, teamwork, and relentless practice of the players. Their outstanding performance has not only earned them recognition and accolades but has also brought immense pride to the nation.
As the champions of the tournament, the Pakistani team has solidified their position among the top players in the international Tekken 7 scene. Their victory serves as an inspiration to aspiring gamers and highlights the potential for Pakistan to become a powerhouse in the esports arena.
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Pakistan had also defeated South Korea in the upper-bracket final, winning all three sets after Pakistan’s Atif Butt won the boss match 3-2 against Korea’s star player, Knee, and made a spot in the finals.
Korea then processed to play against Japan, which it defeated, to make it to the finals to face off against Pakistan once more.
Pakistan defeated the UK team 2-1 in the semi-final on Saturday (Jul 8). Even though Arslan lost the middle encounter, Atif won the boss match to seal the deal for Pakistan.
After defeating Korea today, Pakistan registered their sixth successive win at the event after South Africa, Japan and Saudia Arabia in the group stages.
Pakistan also ended their group-stage matches by topping the group.
Arslan is one of the best Tekken players in the world, having won three EVO titles in Tekken 7.
He won the EVO Japan 2019 Championship and Evo Championship Series 2019, becoming the only player to have won both then.
Moreover, he was awarded the best E-Player of 2019 by EPSN, is a CEO 2021 Champion, and is the 2022 Combo Breaker Tekken 7 tournament winner.
In 2022 Combo Breaker Tekken 7, he grabbed the title after defeating all of his 10 opponents.
Atif is the current Tekken World Tour Finals champion after winning the title in 2022 while remaining undefeated in the tournament.
Meanwhile, Khan was the runner-up at Evo 2022.
