A Japanese organization regularly hosts an esports tournament for seniors. Now the winner is determined, and she is a whole 18 years older than the 74-year-old finalist.
What kind of tournament is it? The Care Esports Association from Japan organizes gaming events in senior homes. At the end of November 2025, the 12th tournament for older gamers took place, where participants eagerly fought in the fighting game Tekken 8.
Who faced each other in the final? The finalists were 74-year-old Goro Sugiyama, who played Armor King, and his opponent Hisako Sakai, who is a proud 92 years old.
In the end, the 92-year-old grandma won by playing the character Claudio and pressing as many buttons as quickly as possible, as can be seen in the recording on YouTube.
A real tournament with casters and livestream for seniors
The Care Esports Association not only organizes the tournament but also provides real casters who commentate on every game of the seniors and create a great atmosphere. In addition to the casters, there is also a livestream of the event on the YouTube channel.
What are the reactions of the viewers? On Reddit, the victory of Hisako Sakai was celebrated, and some viewers commented on the post.
The Reddit user peakzorro writes that it is impressive how the winner has no pain in her hands and wrists. According to him, fighting games like Tekken are particularly tough on these body parts.
Another user writes on Reddit simply: “The GOAT.” The term “GOAT” is often used for exceptionally talented players and stands for “Greatest Of All Time.” In that context, it would mean in German approximately: the greatest player of all time.
In the last round of the tournament, the winner was significantly younger. The 73-year-old Yoshie Murabe managed to defeat her opponent with the panda from Tekken 8. Her words after the victory were devastating, as she said it didn’t feel particularly difficult: 73-year-old wins Tekken tournament in the nursing home, says: “Did not feel particularly difficult”
