KUALA LUMPUR – Four-time world champion Arslan ‘Ash’ Siddique emerged as champion at Jemputan’s Tekken 7 PS4 Tournament, which was held over the weekend.
The Pakistani gamer defeated South Korea’s Sun-woong “LowHigh” Yoon in the final to clinch the title.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to compete in Malaysia and witness the incredible talent in this country.
“Malaysian players have the potential to compete at the highest level, and I encourage them to keep honing their skills and pursuing their dreams in the world of competitive Tekken.
“The support and passion I’ve seen here are truly inspiring,” Ash said in a statement today.
The organiser, Reacch Productions said that they are elated by the resounding success of the tournament and its positive reception.
“As a testament to the passion and dedication of Malaysian gamers, this event exemplified the potential for growth in the country’s esports landscape.
“Reacch Productions encourages and supports Malaysian e-sports enthusiasts to take the leap and compete at higher levels,” they said.
Meanwhile, Malaysia’s Muhammad Zarif Aiman, who rose to the international scene through his excellent performance in the 2018 World Championship in Taiwan, finished 8th in this year’s Tekken 7 championship.
All rules outlined in the official Tekken World Tour ruleset were implemented throughout the championship.
Tekken 7 was initially launched for arcades in 2015 and subsequently made available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam in 2017.
The event was co-organised with Esports Putrajaya, REF Venture, and supported by Rakan Muda and the Youth and Sports Ministry. – November 1, 2023.