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- The championship, organized by the Saudi Esports Federation, took place in August in Riyadh Boulevard City
RIYADH: The head of esports product at the Saudi Esports Federation, Abdullah Al-Nasser, has praised the 鈥渋ncredible talent鈥� that emerged in the recent Saudi eLeague Fighting Season 3.
The championship, which took place in August at the SEF Arena in Riyadh Boulevard City, brought together top local and international Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 players, highlighting the Kingdom鈥檚 ever-growing gaming scene.
The double-elimination format produced memorable moments, such as in the Street Fighter 6 tournament playoffs when Turkiabc of The Vicious Esports battled to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over vWsym of Twisted Minds, securing third place on the podium.
The Grand Final delivered a dramatic comeback as Latif of Twisted Minds, coming from a remarkable run through the losers鈥� bracket, faced off against Kusanagi of Team Falcons. In a high-intensity showdown, Latif prevailed 3-1 to claim the championship title and the SAR10,000 ($2,667) prize.
The final standings showed the depth of talent within 黑料社区鈥檚 esports ecosystem, with Latif of Twisted Minds taking first place, Kusanagi of Team Falcons finishing second, and Turkiabc of The Vicious Esports securing third.
Al-Nasser said: 鈥淭he Saudi eLeague Fighting continues to showcase the incredible talent emerging from across the Kingdom, as Season 3 set a new standard for competitive play. The league is a testament to the depth of talent and dedication of Saudi esports athletes, where they can compete at the highest level, refine their skills and inspire the next generation of esports athletes in 黑料社区. We can鈥檛 wait to build on this momentum in Season 4 and deliver even more thrilling competition and standout performances.鈥�
In TEKKEN 8, the top players competed in a high-stakes double-elimination championship, with ATIF of Team Falcons a standout performer. He secured victory in the Winners Final against M-D-LUFFY-19 with a 3-1 score and went on to claim the Grand Final against fellow Team Falcons player Aqeel9, winning 3-2.
ATIF鈥檚 triumph adds to an impressive year, which includes a commanding victory at the Riyadh Clash 2 tournament, securing his spot at the Esports World Cup where he finished in the top 12.
As Season 4 approaches, the Saudi eLeague Fighting is set to expand its reach, welcoming more international players and building on its role as a premier platform for the fighting game community.