{"id":355805,"date":"2025-12-20T10:01:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T18:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=404775"},"modified":"2025-12-20T10:01:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T18:01:49","slug":"the-new-tekken-champion-is-japanese-and-is-92-years-old","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/the-new-tekken-champion-is-japanese-and-is-92-years-old\/","title":{"rendered":"The new Tekken champion is Japanese and is 92 years old"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In an unprecedented event, Hisako Sakai, a 92-year-old Japanese woman, was crowned champion of Tekken 8 during the Care Esports tournament held in November. This tournament is part of a series organized by Care, <strong>an entity that seeks to promote the social and mental well-being of the elderly in Japan by creating an environment where seniors can participate in esports competitions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The elderly are coming in strong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2019, Care has been holding these tournaments in the prefectures of Mie, Gifu, and Aichi, bringing together senior competitors who compete in various video games. <strong>In this latest edition, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/the-game-awards-become-the-most-watched-event-in-history\">the event was streamed live on Care&#8217;s YouTube channel<\/a><strong>, offering professional production and real-time commentary, allowing a global audience to enjoy the exciting matches<\/strong>. The competition included players up to 95 years old, highlighting both the technical mastery and the excitement experienced during the contests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tekken 8 - State of Play Sep 2022 Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2hPuRQz6IlM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The tournament, whose matches were described as some of the most experienced of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/the-creator-of-tekken-leaves-bandai-namco\">the King of Iron Fist Tournament<\/a>, showcased moments of true climax, where Sakai demonstrated his skill by defeating seven rivals, earning him the trophy. <strong>After his victory, he expressed his happiness at receiving the recognition, an emotion that resonated among the enthusiastic spectators who applauded his gaming prowess.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The competition not only focused on technical skill but also highlighted the social aspect of gaming among older adults. With post-game sessions that included interviews and statistics, <strong>Care is setting a precedent in the esports universe, demonstrating that the passion for video games transcends generations<\/strong>. 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This tournament is part of a series organized by Care, an entity that seeks to promote the social and mental well-being of the elderly in Japan by creating an environment where seniors can participate in esports competitions. The elderly are making a strong impact Since 2019, Care has been holding these tournaments in the prefectures of Mie, Gifu, and Aichi, bringing together senior competitors who compete in various video games. 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