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Chinese esports superstar Zeng Zhuojun, better known as Xiao Hai, just leveled up gaming history! The KuaiShow Gaming prodigy defeated Japan's Masaki Kawano 5-2 in Riyadh on Monday, snatching the Street Fighter 6 title at the debut Esports World Cup (EWC).
From Underdog to Champion
Xiao Hai's path wasn't a walk in the arcade . He clawed back from a 4-2 deficit in the quarterfinals, telling CGTN: \"I knew I couldn't give up… this trophy means everything.\" His final showdown? Pure drama: \"When I fell behind again, I grabbed that last chance like a Hadouken!\"
Proving Age is Just a Number
Once a King of Fighters dominator, Xiao Hai switched to Street Fighter less than a year ago. At 28, he's smashing stereotypes: \"People say I'm 'old,' but this win screams I'm still MVP material!\" His secret? \"Newcomers keep me sharp—it's like fighting Akuma on expert mode every day.\"
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With Saudi Arabia set to host the first Olympic Esports Games in 2025, Xiao Hai's eyes are on the prize: \"Representing China there would be my ultimate combo breaker!\" The gaming icon promises to \"give my all\" if selected—proving esports isn't just a game, it's a legacy in the making.
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The KuaiShow Gaming prodigy defeated Japan's Masaki Kawano 5-2 in Riyadh on Monday, snatching the Street Fighter 6 title at the debut Esports World Cup (EWC).
. He clawed back from a 4-2 deficit in the quarterfinals, telling CGTN: \"I knew I couldn't give up… this trophy means everything.\" His final showdown? Pure drama: \"When I fell behind again, I grabbed that last chance like a Hadouken!\" 
His secret? \"Newcomers keep me sharp—it's like fighting Akuma on expert mode every day.\"
The gaming icon promises to \"give my all\" if selected—proving esports isn't just a game, it's a legacy in the making. 
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