Arslan ‘Ash’ Siddique, the renowned Tekken player from Pakistan, achieved a remarkable feat by clinching the Tekken World Tour 2023 title.
In this global competition, Siddique, 28, emerged victorious against top players from various corners of the globe, further solidifying his status as one of the premier Tekken players worldwide. His win in August 2023 marked a historic moment, making him the first professional gamer to secure the global Tekken 7 title for the fourth time. Adding to his list of accomplishments, Siddique had previously triumphed in the ‘Uprising Korea 2023’ Tekken tournament in Seoul in October of the preceding year.
The Tekken World Tour, an annual competitive circuit for the popular fighting game, is orchestrated by Bandai Namco Entertainment. This global series encompasses tournaments held worldwide, where participants strive to accumulate points based on their gaming prowess and overall performance. Siddique emerged victorious in the tournament’s final, securing a win against Jae-hyun “CherryBerryMango” Kim from South Korea. Bandai Namco celebrated Siddique’s achievement on the X social media platform, declaring him “The Greatest #TEKKEN7 player of all time. PERIOD.” The company extended congratulations to @ArslanAsh95, the champion of the #TWT2023 Global Finals.
The Greatest #TEKKEN7 player of all time. PERIOD.
Congratulations to your #TWT2023 Global Finals CHAMPION @ArslanAsh95! 👑
GGs to @Tekken_CBM!https://t.co/vrgVGnwhne pic.twitter.com/vdMit2AZnR
— Bandai Namco Esports (@BNEesports) January 14, 2024
In a subsequent social media update, Bandai Namco shared a video showcasing Siddique being awarded the trophy, surrounded by enthusiastic cheers and applause from the audience. Originally from Lahore, Pakistan’s eastern city, Siddique achieved success in international Tekken competitions, having started playing the game at the age of 8 in local gaming arcades. He gained recognition in the local gaming scene during his teenage years.
#TWT2023 Global Finals – Final Results
1 @ArslanAsh95👑
2 @Tekken_CBM
3 @tekkenUlsan
4 @LowHigh92
5 @SmilyAo
5 @rangchu123
7 @holyknee
7 @Jeondding_tkThank you for playing #TEKKEN7. We'll see you at the Next Battle in #TEKKEN8✊ pic.twitter.com/kXQTXj2GAc
— Bandai Namco Esports (@BNEesports) January 15, 2024
Additionally, Siddique played a pivotal role in the Pakistani trio that secured victory in the Nations Cup held in Riyadh in July 2023. This tournament marked the first country-based Tekken competition, and Pakistan emerged as champions, maintaining an undefeated record throughout the entire cup.
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