At the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, veteran fighter Zeng Zhuojun—better known in the gaming world as "Xiaohai"—pulled off one of the wildest comebacks in Street Fighter 6 history. After falling behind 3–0, the 36-year-old kept his cool and clawed back to edge out Chile’s rising star Derek Blaz 5–4 in a final that felt like a blockbuster anime arc. 🎮🔥
In a post-match chat with Shen Xiang from Sports Scene, Xiaohai replayed those heart-stopping rounds: "When the chips were down, I reminded myself there's no such thing as age limits in esports." His message was clear: experience and passion can trump raw reflexes any day.
But the story doesn't end there. With his World Cup title safely in hand, Xiaohai set his sights on the 2026 Asian Games, aiming to represent the Chinese mainland on one of sport’s biggest stages: "Wearing my country's colors at the Asian Games is the next level challenge. I’m here to prove esports belongs alongside traditional sports." 🏆🇨🇳
For young gamers, Xiaohai's journey is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. Whether you're grinding combos in your bedroom or plotting your next tournament run, he reminds us that every round lost is just fuel for the next epic comeback. Ready to level up? 🚀
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Exclusive: Esports World Cup champion Zeng eyes 2026 Asian Games
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