ChrisCCH, a professional Street Fighter 6 player, announces his decision to decline participation in the Saudi Arabia government-owned Esports World Cup. Despite having earned his qualification spot, ChrisCCH expressed discomfort with the nature of the event's funding and management. He had previously opted out of similar events and voiced concerns about the growing influence of sportswashing in esports. His decision is both a personal and professional risk, representing a lonely stance against a trend embraced by many within the esports community, while also expressing gratitude to his team and supporters for their understanding.
I have decided to decline the EWC qualification spot that I earned through the SFL world finals. I gave this decision a lot of thought and ultimately decided that, due to the nature in which the event is funded and managed, I do not feel comfortable participating in it.
I find it regrettable that this event has become so deeply embedded in the FGC, but I have not yet made a decision on whether I will stop competing in events associated with it altogether.
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