EWC World Cup: The tournament was a complete mess, with high temperatures affecting player performance and coaches being robbed.

Time flies, and the highly anticipated EWC tournament is in full swing. Even before the finals, the excitement continues, with fierce competition. However, the focus of discussion seems to have shifted to off-field issues; this year's buzz isn't stemming from the competition itself. As news reports indicate, Paris is experiencing a heatwave. Originally scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia, the event was moved to Paris due to the instability of the war. Unfortunately, the weather has presented challenges, with many participants reporting that the venue is hotter and more humid than expected, and some even fainting before the competition.

While maintaining health is the responsibility of the players, temperature can affect their performance. Apex Legends pro player Koyful was unable to participate in the competition as scheduled due to heatstroke and dehydration, and was forced to have his teammates temporarily fill in. If there were only one case, the responsibility could be shirked. Even Fatal Fury player Goichi Kishida was also affected by the weather and was unable to participate. The entire esports community is discussing this issue.

The tournament was fraught with setbacks. Besides the extreme temperatures, the competition was also marred by theft. One coach, PRX Wendler, revealed that during a match against NRG, after leaving the locker room, he returned to find his backpack torn open and his keychain ripped off. Fortunately, his cash and laptop were intact, but a lucky charm he was supposed to give his girlfriend was stolen. The locker room experienced a power outage, which already seemed suspicious, but it turned out to be an attempted theft. Furthermore, the venue suffered multiple power outages, frequent network disconnections, and system malfunctions, making it a truly disastrous tournament.

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