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Chinese Team Wins Esports World Cup in Paris
The Esports World Cup concluded in Paris with a surprise victory for the China-based team AG.AL, marking China's first esports gold in 25 years. French President Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attended the closing ceremony and trophy presentation.
24 Aug, 05:00 — 24 Aug, 12:03
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BBCHigh12h ago
Esports World Cup ends with surprise win for China-based team
AG.AL claim the overall title and $7m (£5.1m) top prize at the third Esports World Cup in Paris.
Read full article →Al JazeeraMostly Factual12h ago
Macron and MBS attend Esports World Cup closing ceremony
Saudi Arabia, which founded the event, is spending billions to become a global gaming and esports power.
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual11h ago
Esports World Cup ends with surprise win for China-based team
AG.AL claim the overall title and $7m (£5.1m) top prize at the third Esports World Cup in Paris.
Read full article →national-uaeMixed17h ago
Esports diplomacy: Macron and Saudi Crown Prince attend Paris tournament
By Sunniva Rose
Read full article →global-timesLow10h ago
Chinese club AG.AL wins 2026 Esports World Cup as Macron hands over the trophy, 25 years after China’s first esports gold - Global Times
Chinese club AG.AL wins 2026 Esports World Cup as Macron hands over the trophy, 25 years after China’s first esports gold Global Times
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First report: national-uae · 24 Aug, 05:00|Full coverage: 5 · 7h|Window: 7h
