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Pakistan’s Tekken 8 victory in Seoul shattered South Korea’s long-standing dominance, marking the beginning of a new chapter in competitive gaming. For years, Korea set the gold standard in Tekken esports, ruling the scene unchallenged—until Pakistan emerged as a powerhouse. Since then, the rivalry has intensified, and this weekend in Seoul, Pakistan vs Korea Tekken reached another defining moment.
In a dramatic showdown, Pakistan’s Tekken warriors overpowered their Korean counterparts across two grueling team battles. With national pride on the line, Pakistan delivered a commanding performance, proving that its grip on the game is no longer an anomaly—it’s the new norm.
The first encounter saw Pakistan’s esports dominance take center stage early. Hafiz Tanveer (Claudio) made an emphatic statement, toppling Knee (Bryan) 3-1, while Numan (Steve) overwhelmed Ulsan (Dragunov) in a flawless 3-0. Though Korea mounted a response, Pakistan remained relentless. Arslan Ash (Nina) edged past Rangchu (Kuma), Farzeen (Victor) outplayed Mulgold (Claudio), and Usama Abbasi (Jun) took down JeonDDing (Eddy, Clive).
The momentum stayed in Pakistan’s favor as Hafiz Tanveer dismantled CBM (Jin) 3-0, and Numan Ch closed the match with a decisive 3-0 win over Chanel (Zafina, Alisa), sealing a 7-3 victory.
If the first match was a statement, the second was an all-out assault. Hafiz Tanveer (Claudio) continued his dominance, dispatching Mulgold (Feng) and JeonDDing (Eddy). TheJon (King) then ran riot, defeating CBM (Jin) and Rangchu (Kuma) without dropping a set.
Korea pushed back, led by LowHigh (Bryan), who claimed victories over Arslan Ash (Nina) and Atif (Dragunov), while Mulgold secured wins against Farzeen (Victor) and Usama Abbasi (Jun). However, Pakistan refused to back down. TheJon secured a crucial 2-1 win over Knee (Bryan), reinforcing Pakistan’s stronghold on the match.
Following the tournament format, Korea’s eliminated players were revived for another shot, but Pakistan’s momentum remained unbroken. TheJon continued his rampage, sweeping Ulsan (Dragunov) 2-0. While Korea found brief moments of resistance, Farzeen (Victor) answered back by shutting down LowHigh (Bryan).
As the battle neared its conclusion, Atif (Dragunov) delivered the final blows, eliminating Mulgold (Claudio) and Rangchu (Kuma) to lock in a 13-9 victory.
With yet another Pakistan Tekken victory, the nation has cemented its position at the pinnacle of competitive Tekken. Once seen as challengers, Pakistan’s Tekken warriors have rewritten history, proving that the Tekken esports landscape belongs to them.
