Zeng Zhuojun, aka Xiaohai, just proved age is just a number in esports! 🕹️ The 36-year-old fighting-game legend defended his Esports World Cup title in Riyadh with a nail-biting 5–4 victory over Chile's Derek Blaz. Trailing 0–3 early, Xiaohai pulled off a comeback straight out of a movie 🍿, securing China's pride on the global gaming stage.
In an exclusive chat with Sports Scene, Xiaohai called his win "a love letter to esports veterans," adding: "If you’ve got the drive, age can’t stop you." His next mission? Representing China at the 2026 Asian Games, where esports will debut as a medal event. 🥇
With Street Fighter 6 mastery and a growing fanbase, Xiaohai’s journey from arcade prodigy to national hero continues to inspire gamers worldwide. Who says you can’t level up after 30? 💪
