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LAS VEGAS: Pakistan ace gamer Arslan Ash created history after clinching his sixth Evolution Championship Series (EVO) title here at the Las Vegas Convention Centre.

Arslan defeated his compatriot and former teammate Atif Butt in a nail-biting final.

The event was held at the Las Vegas Convention Centre from Aug 1-3.

The pro gamer defeated his opponent with a 3-1 margin despite Atif taking the first set. With this victory, Arslan bagged $ 12,000 and 800 tour points.

Following the victory, Arslan Ash expressed his feelings after becoming a six-time title holder.

“I’m feeling so blessed,” EVO quoted Ash as saying after his win and becoming a six-time title holder, adding that he remains “grateful in victory”.

Additionally, his e-sports club Saudia Arabia’s Twisted Minds hailed Arslan Ash as the greatest Tekken player of all time.

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“Our player Arslan achieves the Evo World Championship for the sixth time in his career. The right path to achieving the World Cup, God willing,” the club said.

For the uninitiated, Arslan Ash is widely regarded as the greatest Tekken player, having won the title in Japan and Las Vegas in 2019 and repeated the feat in 2023.

Arslan’s exceptional skills in Tekken 7 have earned him widespread recognition, including the prestigious ESPN Best E-Player of 2019 award, which solidified his status as an ultimate player of the game.

Arslan has also triumphed in CEO 2021 and the 2022 Combo Breaker Tekken 7 tournament, emerging victorious against all 10 of his opponents in the latter.

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Pakistan’s esports icon Arslan Ash will miss two of the biggest events on the Tekken World Tour 2025 calendar, Evo Japan and Riyadh Clash, due to ongoing visa challenges.

The four-time Evo champion and global face of Pakistani esports took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the frustrating update with his fans.

“I will not be able to attend Riyadh Clash and Evo JP this year. I made every effort to go, but unfortunately, I encountered visa problems again,” Ash wrote. “It’s fine, I’ve learned to live with passport limitations; maybe one day, things will change.”

Arslan’s absence leaves a major void in both tournaments. Evo Japan and Riyadh’s Gamers8 circuit are considered among the most prestigious events in competitive Tekken, and the Pakistani superstar has been a fan favourite at both.

While the disappointment is clear, Arslan Ash isn’t stepping away from the game. He confirmed his participation at the upcoming LevelUp Expo and is also looking to make the most of domestic opportunities this season — all while keeping his options open for other international events.

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His situation once again highlights the harsh realities many Pakistani esports athletes face. Despite repeatedly proving themselves on the world stage, including a recent tournament where Pakistani players convincingly outplayed top-tier Japanese talent, off-the-field obstacles continue to hold them back.

“While cricket remains a cherished national passion, I dream of a future where other sports and industries – especially esports – receive the same recognition and support,” Arslan said in a recent interview.

The news comes at a time when global anticipation is building for the Esports World Cup 2025, set to take place in Saudi Arabia from July 7 to August 4. With a record-breaking $70 million prize pool, the mega-event will feature 25 titles, 2,000+ players, and more than 200 international clubs.

And while Arslan Ash may be missing from the start of the season, his story continues to be a symbol of talent, perseverance — and the hurdles that still need to be overcome in the world of esports.

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Pakistan’s star player Arslan Ash, also known as Arslan Siddique, will compete in the Esports World Cup 2025, which is slated to be held in Saudi Arabia.

According to the revealed schedule, the event will be played over seven weeks in July and August, featuring 25 games and 2000 players from around the globe.

The tournament’s massive prize pool of $US70 million makes it one of the most lucrative esports events in history.

CEO, Esports World Cup Foundation Ralf Reichert expressed excitement about the announcement of a record-breaking prize pool.

“The record-breaking $70+ million prize pool, along with our commitment to the Club Partner Program and our multi-year publisher agreements, is a privilege to announce and validation of our purpose to elevate the industry, by giving players, clubs, publishers and all other stakeholders the stability needed to invest for future success,” said Ralf Reichert.

Arslan Ash will once again represent Pakistan on the global stage in Tekken 8. He is regarded as one of the greatest Tekken players of all time.

For the unversed, Arslan Ash is a five-time EVO champion. He previously won EVO Japan 2019, EVO 2019, EVO Japan 2023, EVO 2023, and most recently, EVO 2024 in Tekken 8, solidifying his legacy in the fighting game community.

Esports World Cup 2025 Full Schedule:

Week 1 (July 7 – July 13)

• Apex Legends
• DOTA 2
• FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
• Rennsport
• VALORANT

Week 2 (July 14 – July 20)

• DOTA 2
• Free Fire
• Honor of Kings
• League of Legends
• Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (Women’s Invitational 2025)

Week 3 (July 21 – July 27)

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
• Honor of Kings
• Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MSC Mid Season Cup 2025)
• PUBG Mobile
• StarCraft II

Week 4 (July 28 – August 3)

• Chess
• Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MSC Mid Season Cup 2025)
• Overwatch 2
• PUBG Mobile

Week 5

• Call of Duty Warzone
• EA Sports’ FC 25
• Tom Clancy’s Rainbow 6 Siege X

Week 6

• Rocket League
• PUBG Battlegrounds
• Teamfight Tactics
• TEKKEN 8

Week 7

• Counter-Strike 2
• Crossfire: Mercenary Forces Corporation
• Street Fighter 6

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RIYADH: Pakistan’s E-sports star Arslan Ash opened up after a premature exit from the Tekken 8 event of the Esports World Cup.

The early elimination shocked fans as Arslan Ash, the five-time EVO champion, was one of the favourites to win the ongoing tournament.

However, the star player lost to Ulsan 2-1 to Ulsan and then suffered a 2-0 loss against JeonDDing.

There are reports indicating that Ash encountered issues with his own arcade stick, which prompted him to borrow a stick from another competitor, Sajawal.

Unfortunately, Arslan Ash struggled to adapt to the borrowed stick, which ultimately resulted in his premature elimination from the Esports World Cup.

Hours after his shocking defeat, Ash took to X, formerly Twitter, and reaffirmed that his arcade stick failed him.

“Hey guys, yesterday was a tough one. My stick failed me and I had to borrow a friend’s. Wasn’t my best performance. I’m still trying to figure out what went wrong. But now I’m shifting focus to supporting my Pakistani friends. Thanks for the love and support. It means a lot,” stated Ash.

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For the unversed, Arslan Ash won his fifth EVO Tekken 8 title last month, defeating compatriot Atif Butt in the Grand Finals in Las Vegas.

Arslan emerged victorious 3-1 in the winner’s final following which Atif locked horns with Japan’s Nobi in the loser’s final and outclassed the latter to 3-0 to set up the Grand Final with the star Pakistan gamer.

Atif started the thrilling Grand Final on a high as he won the first game but Arslan equalised.

Atif then switched to FENG and tied the score at 2-2. In the final round, however, Atif Butt appeared favourite but Arslan Ash landed a perfect hit to clinch his fifth EVO title.

“I’ve done it again, Alhamdulillah, 5th EVO title in the bag, but definitely not my last,” Arslan posted on X, formerly Twitter.

“This win is for Pakistan and everyone out there pushing boundaries! Onward and upward! And to my critics, I’ve still got it, baby! And I’m not done yet,” he added.

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RIYADH: Pakistan’s E-sports star Arslan Ash has been eliminated from the first round of the Tekken 8 event of the Esports World Cup here on Wednesday.

The early elimination shocked fans as Arslan Ash, the five-time EVO champion, was the favourite to win the ongoing tournament.

However, the star player lost to Ulsan 2-1 to Ulsan and then suffered a 2-0 loss against JeonDDing.

There are reports indicating that Ash encountered issues with his own arcade stick, which prompted him to borrow a stick from another competitor, Sajawal.

Unfortunately, Arslan Ash struggled to adapt to the borrowed stick, which ultimately resulted in his premature elimination from the Esports World Cup.

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For the unversed, Arslan Ash won his fifth EVO Tekken 8 title last month, defeating compatriot Atif Butt in the Grand Finals in Las Vegas.

Arslan emerged victorious 3-1 in the winner’s final following which Atif locked horns with Japan’s Nobi in the loser’s final and outclassed the latter to 3-0 to set up the Grand Final with the star Pakistan gamer.

Atif started the thrilling Grand Final on a high as he won the first game but Arslan equalised.

Atif then switched to FENG and tied the score at 2-2. In the final round, however, Atif Butt appeared favourite but Arslan Ash landed a perfect hit to clinch his fifth EVO title.

“I’ve done it again, Alhamdulillah, 5th EVO title in the bag, but definitely not my last,” Arslan posted on X, formerly Twitter.

“This win is for Pakistan and everyone out there pushing boundaries! Onward and upward! And to my critics, I’ve still got it, baby! And I’m not done yet,” he added

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LAS VEGAS: Pakistan’s E-sports star Arslan Ash added another feather to his cap by winning his fifth EVO Tekken 8 title for the fifth time, defeating compatriot Atif Butt in the Grand Finals here.

Arslan emerged victorious 3-1 in the winner’s final following which Atif locked horns with Japan’s Nobi in the loser’s final and outclassed the latter to 3-0 to set up the Grand Final with the star Pakistan gamer.

Atif started the thrilling Grand Final on a high as he won the first game but Arslan equalised.

Atif then switched to FENG and tied the score at 2-2. In the final round, however, Atif Butt appeared favourite but Arslan Ash landed a perfect hit to clinch his fifth EVO title.

“I’ve done it again, Alhamdulillah, 5th EVO title in the bag, but definitely not my last,” Arslan posted on X, formerly Twitter.

“This win is for Pakistan and everyone out there pushing boundaries! Onward and upward! And to my critics, I’ve still got it, baby! And I’m not done yet,” he added.

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Meanwhile, Atif Butt showcased sportsman spirit by terming Arslan Ash a deserving winner but shared that he was not satisfied with his performance.

“First of all, I would like to thank all of my supporters. As a professional player, I always wanted to win an EVO. It’s a dream title of any player. I have tried hardest to win it, but failed & got the (2nd position),” wrote Butt.

“I’m not really happy with my performance. Still, I’m thankful to Allah for showering a lot of blessings on me. I will work tirelessly to present Pakistan at the highest level. In Sha Allah, he added.

“[Arslan Ash] you have given me a tough time in grand finals. You really deserve to win the tournament. I heartedly congratulate you on your 5× EVO title. It’s again the victory of Pakistan Tekken. It’s just a beginning, In Sha Allah,” Atif Butt concluded.

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Pakistani e-sports star Arslan Ash added another feather to his cap on Sunday as he won Only The Best Tekken 8 tournament held in Turin, Italy.

He dominated throughout the tournament, which culminated in his thrilling victory against KDF Mulgold in the Grand Final.

Arslan Ash, widely regarded as the greatest Tekken player, took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account after the victory and expressed gratitude to his fans for supporting him.

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“I’m thrilled to have finally scored my first big win! MASHAALLAH. I always had confidence in my abilities, but it didn’t count until I actually did it. This is just the start – thanks to everyone who supported me along the way,” he posted.

I’m thrilled to have finally scored my first big win! MASHAALLAH. I always had confidence in my abilities, but it didn’t count until I actually did it. This is just the start – thanks to everyone who supported me along the way 🤎🙏 pic.twitter.com/DzMXtKyeWn

— Arslan Ash (@ArslanAsh95) June 23, 2024

Before the Grand Final, the talented star player, Arslan, faced a formidable challenge from KDF Ulsan in the Winners Final. Despite the tough competition, Arslan emerged victorious with an impressive 3-1 scoreline.

The Grand Final saw Arslan and KDC Mulgold showcasing exceptional skill and strategic prowess, pushing each other to their limits. After a thrilling and intense battle, the Pakistani star emerged triumphant with a hard-fought 3-2 victory.

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LAS VEGAS: Pakistani e-sports star Arslan Ash, on Sunday, created history as he won his fourth EVO championship in Tekken 7.

Arslan proved to be too much of a challenge for Japanese star AO, as he defeated the Japanese 3-0 in the grand final.

In the Winners Final, Arslan emerged victorious over AO with a score of 3-1. Prior to that, in the Winners Semi-Final, he defeated Ulsan with a score of 2-1.

Congratulations to @ArslanAsh95 for winning #Evo2023 and becoming the first player to claim four Evo titles for TEKKEN 7! pic.twitter.com/jzM7unNwMw

— Evo (@Evo) August 6, 2023

 

He impressed e-sports fans across the globe with his prowess throughout the tournament as he ran through his opponents, remaining undefeated in EVO 2023.

Arslan Ash, widely regarded as the greatest Tekken player, has won the coveted EVO championship in Tekken 7, a record four times, after winning the title in Japan and Las Vegas in 2019 and repeating the same feat in 2023.

Arslan’s exceptional skills in Tekken 7 have earned him widespread recognition, including the prestigious ESPN Best E-Player of 2019 award, which solidified his status as an ultimate player of the game.

Congratulations to Top 6 of TEKKEN 7 at #Evo2023!

🥇@ArslanAsh95
🥈@SmilyAo
🥉@tekkenUlsan
4th @GenghisD0n
5th @WaMEOIL1
5th @tk_anakin pic.twitter.com/WtFRVCG8fz

— Evo (@Evo) August 6, 2023

Arslan has also triumphed in CEO 2021 and the 2022 Combo Breaker Tekken 7 tournament, emerging victorious against all 10 of his opponents in the latter.

Apart from individual accolades, Arslan Ash also won the Gamers8 Tekken 7 Nations Cup in Saudi Arabia, last month with his teammates Arsalan, Khan Imran, and Atif Butt. The Pakistani trio thrashed South Korea by 3-2 in the grand final.

All three players from team Pakistan had an impressive performance at the event and were by far the most dominant team, maintaining their position in the upper bracket.

In group stages the Pakistan team secured a flawless 3-0 scoreline and qualified for the playoffs, where Pakistan continued their exceptional performance, securing victories against the United Kingdom in the Semi-finals and South Korea in both the Winners’ Finals and Grand Finals.

It was smooth sailing for Pakistan during the Winners’ finals as Arslan Ash dominated the competition, things did not look as smooth at the Grand Finals.

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Pakistan was crowned “The Greatest Tekken Team In the World” by winning the Gamers8 Tekken 7 Nations Cup, defeating South Korea 3-2 in the Grand Final, ARY News reported.

According to the details, a three-day mega event was held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, featuring teams from sixteen nations across the world.

Pakistan’s team comprised of Arslan Ash, Atif Butt, and Imran Khan, represented the South Asia region. The national team secured a clean 3-0 victory against South Korea in the upper bracket finals pushing the Korean team to the lower bracket.

South Korea managed to win the Losers’ Finals and climbed back into contention at the grand finals but it was Pakistan that would triumph once again.

Pakistan will take home $500,000 out of the $1 million in prize money for winning the event and also seized the title of ‘The Greatest Tekken Team In The World’.

THE GREATEST TEKKEN TEAM IN THE WORLD pic.twitter.com/5ggoHOa9NK

— Esports World Cup (@EWC_EN) July 9, 2023

All three players from team Pakistan had an impressive performance at the event and were by far the most dominant team, maintaining their position in the upper bracket.

In group stages the Pakistan team secured a flawless 3-0 scoreline and qualified for the playoffs, where Pakistan continued their exceptional performance, securing victories against the United Kingdom in the Semi-finals and South Korea in both the Winners’ Finals and Grand Finals.

It was smooth sailing for Pakistan during the Winners’ finals as Arslan Ash dominated the competition, things did not look as smooth at the Grand Finals.

Ash, who is considered to be one of the best Tekken players in the world, lost all three of his matches against Bae “Knee” Jae-Min at the grand finals.

However, the rest of the Pakistani players stood strong and delivered exceptional performances, ultimately leading to their victory and earning them a well-deserved prize of $500,000 from the $1 Million USD prize pool.

Alongside the main event, there was a separate 1v1 competition featuring teams from the Losers’ bracket. In this event, Team Germany emerged victorious, securing a clean 3-0 win against Saudi Arabia and claiming the $50,000 USD prize.

READ: Arslan Ash lifts second Combo Breaker title for Tekken 7

Arslan Ash, the renowned ESports player, has once again claimed the title of Combo Breaker champion 2023, ARY News reported on Monday.

His exceptional skills and dedication have propelled him to the top, solidifying his status as a dominant force in the eSports arena.

“Another day, another win for Pakistan,” wrote Ash.

“Winning Combo Breaker back to back has been unreal. The entire journey was fun, filled with intense moments, but in the end, it all turned out amazing.

“Thank you, everyone, for always supporting me.”

Another day, another win for Pakistan 🇵🇰
Winning Combo Breaker back to back has been unreal. The entire journey was fun, filled with intense moments, but in the end, it all turned out amazing.

Thank you, everyone, for always supporting me. pic.twitter.com/MkjiiCOLwB

— Twis | Arslan Ash (@ArslanAsh95) May 29, 2023

ESports sensation Arslan Ash has brought another victory to Pakistan, making Pakistan proud by emerging as the champion in the event held in the USA.

Pakistan takes immense pride in Arslan Ash’s accomplishments, and his success serves as an inspiration for aspiring gamers across the country.

In the Tekken 7 finals, Arslan Ash defeated a South Korean player, securing the title for the second time.

It is evident that Arslan Ash is currently one of the world’s best Tekken players and has already clinched multiple international events.

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