Houssam Meraachli Crowned Champion of Red Bull Player One

Houssam Meraachli has managed to clinch the title of champion at the Red Bull Player One Kuwait Final, beating out 127 other participants.

Red Bull Player One, an international League of Legends tournament, has come to Kuwait for the first time ever! Hundreds of gaming enthusiasts competed for the national championship title with the aim of heading to the World Final of Red Bull Player One in Brazil.

In a unique championship, that challenges in-game heroes across a variety of battlefields and game modes, the 1V1 format served as a platform for amateur gaming enthusiasts whose dream is to become a League of Legends star. Red Bull Kuwait was, no doubt, in the position to impress hundreds of gaming enthusiasts.

128 participants battled it out in the online qualifiers from October 14 to 17 and only the top eight thrown – thirsty gamers made it to the on-ground National Final, held at Grand Cinemas Al Hamra on October 19. The winner of the coveted title will head to the World Final in Brazil in November to compete against finalists from 15 other countries that have participated in the series.

The series kicked off in Greece in March and the competition has continued since then in Ireland, Slovenia, Kosovo, Portgual, Peru, Chile, and Mexico. Qualifiers will continue in United Arab Emirates, Colombia, and Jordan.

Red Bull Player One in Kuwait is sponsored by Grand Cinemas, X-cite by Alghanim Electronics, Quality Net, PLG, Legion, Talabat and Acqua Eva. Media partner, Kuwait Times covered this popular event.

Brazil hosted the first ever Red Bull Player One final in 2014 making it possible for all League of Legends gaming enthusiasts to put their skills to the test.