Esports champion Amjad 'AngryBird' Al Shalabi - in pictures

  • Amjad 'AngryBird' Al Shalabi received a gold-plated arcade joystick for his win at Evo 2023. All Photos: Victor Besa / The National
    Amjad 'AngryBird' Al Shalabi received a gold-plated arcade joystick for his win at Evo 2023. All Photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • The Abu Dhabi gamer's Street Fighter journey began at the age of 14
    The Abu Dhabi gamer's Street Fighter journey began at the age of 14
  • His game controller of choice for competitions is an arcade joystick and buttons, which he can use to deploy lethal combos on his opponents
    His game controller of choice for competitions is an arcade joystick and buttons, which he can use to deploy lethal combos on his opponents
  • Al Shalabi's room is decorated with figurines from his favourite game series Street Fighter
    Al Shalabi's room is decorated with figurines from his favourite game series Street Fighter
  • He was won numerous trophies for his gaming
    He was won numerous trophies for his gaming
  • Al Shalabi won the coveted Evo trophy in Las Vegas in August
    Al Shalabi won the coveted Evo trophy in Las Vegas in August
  • It marks his biggest win to date
    It marks his biggest win to date