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Team Vitality is Europe’s largest esports organization and has returned to the world of fighting games with the latest installment of the renowned franchise TEKKEN. The French club has welcomed “Jeondding”, a TEKKEN 8 fighter, to its hive after the release of this year’s eighth edition of the renowned franchise. The expansion of the organization’s presence in South Korea marks a milestone in its quest to dominate the global stage.
JEONDDING MAKES DEBUT WITH TEAM VITALITY AT EVO JAPAN 2024
Jeon “Jeondding’ Sanghyeon is a dominant player on the TEKKEN 8 competitive scene. He has won several titles and achieved many successes. Jeondding was recently ranked in the top eight players at the Tekken 7 World Tour Grand Finals in 2023 and the top two in 2022. He also dominated the world stage in the same calendar year as he won the CEO 2023 and VSFighting XI tournaments.
Jeondding is known for his unique gameplay style and his ability to master characters that are often overlooked in competitive play. This includes ‘Eddy Gordo. He has gained a lot of respect in the fighting games community for his ability to excel at these characters. Jeondding will showcase his skills as ‘Eddy Gordo,’ while he represents Team Vitality in EVO Japan. This is his first international appearance with the team.
Jeondding is a charmer, and his charm comes through at LAN events. His charismatic presence strikes the perfect balance between entertainment and competitive performance, attracting fans around the world. Jeondding is a passionate sports fan who understands the power that fans can have on the crowd. He uses this to electrify the atmosphere at every competition!
“I was shocked when I received my first contact from Team Vitality. It was a dream of mine to join such a large team. Now, it has become a reality. I was able to learn more about the club’s identity through the exchanges with the organization, and by watching the videos on the YouTube channel and their tropes. It gave me goosebumps. Jeon “Jeondding”, Sanghyeon, explains that he wants to grow in this club and continue to be a good player. He also hopes to bring new titles to Team Vitality on Tekken 8.
REACHING NEW MILESTONES ON THE INTERNATIONAL SCENE BEFORE THE WORLD CUP OF ESPORTS
Team Vitality now has eight competitive games titles, ten rosters for male and female esports circuits, and ten rosters in total. This move not only strengthens the French club’s presence in South Korea, but also marks their return to the fighting games community. Jeondding’s involvement in major international events strengthens Team Vitality’s commitment to tackling global esports. Appearances are scheduled for TEKKEN tournaments at EVO Japan and Evo, as well as CEO.
“I am thrilled to announce that TEKKEN 8 will be our return to the world of fighting games. We are especially thrilled to be debuting alongside the highly respected player Jeondding. We hope that this title will expand Team Vitality’s fan base by embracing the passionate fighting games community! This new game will also help Team Vitality to expand its presence abroad, adding tremendous value to the team’s journey toward international dominance.” explains Fabien “Neo” Devide, Cofounder and President, Team Vitality.
The international expansion of Team Vitality is accelerated through the multiplicity of high-level international competitions. This includes the highly anticipated Esports World Cup, which will take place in summer 2024. The announcement for this competition begins with Tekken welcoming the Team Vitality team. Team Vitality’s performance-based DNA is a new string in its bow as it looks to win titles on the international stage.
