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TOKYO: Japan overcame Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the Japan-Saudi Arabia esports match in Tokorozawa, just north of Tokyo on Sunday.

Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud commented: “I’d like to thank the Japanese government, the Japanese esports Union, the players and also everyone who’s worked in front of and behind the scenes for the fantastic show this tournament has been.

“The Saudi-Japan esports match is one of the many initiatives that are part of the Saudi-Japan Vision 2030, which focuses on strengthening the relationship between our countries in multiple fields, sports and esports being one of them. It is through opportunities like this, the opportunity to bring two communities together, that are so far apart in distance but so close in passion and in skill.

“We have very much enjoyed this Japan round of this tournament and we very much look forward to the next round in Riyadh in March, and we look forward to evening the score a little.”

There were five contests held over the two days of the tournament: Gran Turismo Sport, King of Fighters XIV, Tekken 7, eFootball and Street Fighter V Champion Edition.

Japan swept the board in a convincing victory.