Pakistan’s esports star Arslan Ash has once again made history. He won his record eighth EVO championship by defeating South Korea’s Rangchu 3-2 in a thrilling Tekken 8 Grand Final at EVO 2026 in Las Vegas.
Arslan, also known as Arslan Ash, showed incredible skill and composure throughout the tournament. He went undefeated with an 11-0 record against 1,355 competitors. This victory adds to his legendary status in the fighting games community. He has now won EVO titles in both Tekken 7 and Tekken 8.
Since bursting onto the international scene in 2019, Arslan has dominated competitive Tekken. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Tekken players of all time. His success includes multiple Tekken World Tour titles and strong performances in global events.
This latest achievement has filled Pakistanis with pride. Arslan’s journey from Pakistan to the world stage inspires thousands of young gamers. He continues to put Pakistan on the esports map and proves that talent and hard work can lead to global success.
