🔥 In a thrilling showdown at the first-ever Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, China's gaming legend Zeng Zhuojun, better known as 'Xiao Hai', clinched victory in the Street Fighter 6 final! He defeated Japan's Masaki Kawano from the Good 8 Squad with an impressive 5-2 scoreline.
🎤 In an exclusive chat with CGTN Sports Scene's Zhu Mandan, Xiao Hai opened up about his rollercoaster journey to the top. \"The entire competition was touch and go,\" he confessed. \"Every match from the quarterfinals onwards was a nail-biter. In the last eight, I was down 4-2, but giving up was not an option! This competition meant too much to me.\"
💪 Despite trailing behind, Xiao Hai's determination never wavered. \"Even when the odds were against me in the final, I held on for that last opportunity,\" he said with a grin. \"And guess what? I found my way to victory!\"
🎮 Although he's been a dominant force in King of Fighters for years, Xiao Hai only shifted his main focus to Street Fighter less than a year ago. This win is a dream come true for him. \"I've wanted this victory for so long,\" he shared. \"When I was younger, winning felt easy. But now, with so many skilled players, people thought I was too old for the game. I wanted to prove them wrong! I'm not that old, and I can still compete and win. This title means the world to me.\"
🌟 Looking ahead, Saudi Arabia is set to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2025, a landmark event for the esports community. Xiao Hai is eager to represent China on this global stage. \"I'm thrilled that esports is getting its own Olympics, and that Street Fighter is part of it,\" he exclaimed. \"This is a golden era for esports, and I hope to seize this chance while I still can. Participating in the first Esports Olympics would be the pinnacle of my career. I've been playing since I was a kid, and I'll give it my all to make it happen!\"
✨ Xiao Hai's journey is a testament to passion, perseverance, and the never-ending spirit of gaming. His story reminds us all to chase our dreams, no matter the challenges. Game on! 🚀
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SF6 champion 'Xiao Hai' to CGTN Sports Scene: Road to victory at EWC
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