RIYADH: The recent decision to shift the Esports World Cup from Riyadh to Paris after two successful events in Saudi Arabia’s capital has sparked discussion across the esports industry, with many wondering what the move means for the future of the competition. The move comes amid a year of disruption for several major sporting events in the region. The 2026 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was canceled earlier this year, while AFC Champions League Elite matches were delayed before ultimately returning to Jeddah. The EWC soon followed, announcing Paris as the host city for its third event.

RIYADH: The recent decision to shift the Esports World Cup from Riyadh to Paris after two successful events in Saudi Arabia’s capital has sparked discussion across the esports…

リヤド:サウジアラビアの首都リヤドで2回の大会を成功裏に開催した後、Eスポーツ・ワールドカップをリヤドからパリへ移すという最近の決定は、Eスポーツ業界全体で議論を巻き起こしており、多くの関係者がこの移転が大会の将来にどの・・・