As sportswashing becomes an increasingly powerful force in the esports space, one Street Fighter 6 pro player has come out and expressed his intent to avoid participating in the Saudi Arabia government-owned Esports World Cup through a lengthy social media statement.
Top Street Fighter 6 competitor ChrisCCH declines qualification spot for Saudi-owned Esports World Cup due to "the nature in which the event is funded and managed"
Source: VG247 (opens in a new tab)