2024-08-24 12:21:48
At just 18 years old, the Chilean became the third Latin American to win this Pokémon tournament and earn almost 28 million pesos.
Fernando Cifuentes is the name of the young Chilean who this Sunday became world champion in it Pokemon TCG Master Finalsafter defeating Japanese Seinosuke Shikokawa.
At just 18 years old, the teenager was crowned the best card playerat an event held in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was joined by other 74 compatriotsmaking Chile the fourth country with the most participants.
“I feel very good, long live Chile. I want to thank my father and my brother, as well as all the people of Iquique and the entire country.“, declared the Chilean once he achieved first place in this Pokémon tournament.
Even, had been eliminated by the American Ian Robbbut after making an obscene gesture in the middle of his victory, he ended up being disqualified. For this reason, the compatriot was able to continue in the competition.
In this way, Fernando Cifuentes was crowned as the third Latin American to reach this position, after being Diego Cassiraga in 2017 and Paul Ruiz in 2018.
Along with the trophy, the 18-year-old from Iquique was awarded a prize of 30 thousand dollars, almost 28 million pesos.
The next edition of this tournament will take place in the city of Anaheim in 2025 and in San Francisco in 2026.