Team Falcons from Saudi Arabia Secures a Spot in the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship
Cairo, Egypt – September 2, 2024 – The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Qualifiers for the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship concluded with a spectacular display of competition by Team Falcons, securing their place in the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship, set to take place later this year. The tournament was held online from August 26 to 31, featuring top-tier teams from across the MENA region, all vying to represent the Arab world in the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship and compete for total prizes worth up to $1 million.
The MENA Qualifiers for the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship followed the mid-season Honor of Kings Invitational in Riyadh. Team Falcons, the winners of the MENA Qualifiers, engaged in a series of intense matches, showcasing exceptional skill and experience in Honor of Kings, which earned them a spot in the finals to be held in Indonesia. They will compete alongside 15 esports teams from Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar, Turkey, Brazil, the MENA region, America, Europe, the Pacific, and more. This international championship is expected to showcase incredible performances by many professional gaming talents, allowing Team Falcons to make their mark on the global stage.
The tournament featured an impressive lineup of participating teams, including:
- The Vicious – Saudi Arabia
- Guuners – Iraq
- HiPFiRE E-Sports – Egypt
- XO – Saudi Arabia
- R8 Esports – Saudi Arabia
- Team Falcons – Saudi Arabia
- Death Dose – Egypt
- VON Team – Egypt
Team Falcons’ victory marks a significant milestone in their esports journey, highlighting the emerging talents and competitive spirit within the region. The team strategically selected a roster of Honor of Kings champions who played crucial roles in their path to victory. Their lineup featured a balanced mix of attack and defense champions, including Long, known for his damage mitigation skills, Mozi, who excels in stunning opponents and reducing their health, and Lady Gin, whose skills in slowing down opponents were pivotal in securing the win. The standout player who played a critical role in the game was Bobby, delivering an exceptional performance that was instrumental in clinching the victory for Team Falcons.
Commenting on the occasion, Joe Zoghbi, Senior Manager of Gaming Operations at Level Infinite MENA, a subsidiary of Tencent Games Global, said, “We were incredibly excited to witness the skill and expertise displayed by the teams and players from the region in the MENA Qualifiers for Honor of Kings. The participating teams have shown their readiness to compete on a global scale, and we are thrilled for Team Falcons to advance to the Honor of Kings Championship in Indonesia. The popularity of Honor of Kings continues to grow across the MENA region, and we were delighted to see the tremendous support from fans from China and beyond as they flocked to the region to follow the mid-season Honor of Kings World Cup Invitational in Riyadh this summer, a testament to the game’s growing popularity.”
The 2024 Honor of Kings Championship represents the final event of the ongoing global Invitational series for Honor of Kings. This series included numerous major events throughout the year, announced in February 2024, alongside a commitment to providing $15 million to expand the international esports ecosystem for Honor of Kings.
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