Arslan Ash, a talented gamer from Pakistan, has added another prestigious title to his name by winning the Tekken 7 tournament at EVO Japan 2023. In an exhilarating match, he defeated South Korea’s Meo-IL, playing as Zafina against his opponent’s Geese Howard, to claim his third EVO title and etch his name in the history books as the only Pakistani gamer to achieve this feat.
EVO Japan is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious electronic sports (Esports) fighting events of the year, with over 5,000 attendees this year. The three-day competition was held between March 31 and April 2, and Arslan’s victory once again showcased his exceptional gaming skills and cemented his position as one of the top Tekken players in the world.
Arslan, also known as Arslan Siddique, had previously won the EVO Japan and EVO Championship in 2019. His latest win has drawn attention from the global gaming community, with many congratulating him on his achievement. Moreover, it is expected to inspire aspiring gamers from Pakistan and beyond, highlighting the potential of Esports as a legitimate career option.
Earlier, Arslan (Zafina) beat Varrel | Rangchu (Panda) 3-2 in the winners’ final and KDF | Meo-IL (Geese) 2-1 in the winners’ semi-final.
Tekken 7 — Results
1. FATE | Arslan Ash (Zafina, Kunimitsu)
2. KDF | Meo-IL (Geese)
3. Varrel | Rangchu (Julia, Panda)
4. Watanabe (Eliza)
5. Gken (Josie)
5. UYU | LowHigh (Shaheen, Steve)
7. Mulgold (Claudio, Fahkumram)
7. Saint (Jack-7)
It is pertinent to mention here that the annual EVO Japan event is considered to be among the most esteemed Esports fighting tournaments of the year, attracting a large number of participants. This year’s three-day competition took place from March 31 to April 2 and was attended by over 5,000 individuals.
The breakdown of prize money in each game is listed below:
• 1st: ¥1,000,000 (Est. $7529.90 USD)
• 2nd: ¥400,000 (Est. $3011.96 USD)
• 3rd: ¥200,000 (Est. $1505.98 USD)
• 4th: ¥120,000 (Est. $903.59 USD)
• 5th-6th: ¥80,000 (Est. $602.39 USD)
• 7th-8th: ¥60,000 (Est. $451.79 USD)
