Players compete in the finals of the Toyota Gazoo Mena eSports Cup in the Jordanian capital Amman. All photos by AFP
Players compete in the finals of the Toyota Gazoo Mena eSports Cup in the Jordanian capital Amman. All photos by AFP
Virtual cars whizzed by, their engines roaring, as 26 drivers vied for the top spot, dreaming one day of sitting behind the wheel of real-life race cars.
Virtual cars whizzed by, their engines roaring, as 26 drivers vied for the top spot, dreaming one day of sitting behind the wheel of real-life race cars.
A player competes in the finals.
A player competes in the finals.
Commentators cover the finals of the tournament.
Commentators cover the finals of the tournament.
A woman sits behind the wheel during the competition.
A woman sits behind the wheel during the competition.
Fans attend the finals of the tournament.
Fans attend the finals of the tournament.
The names of competitors taking part in the competition are displayed during the finals.
The names of competitors taking part in the competition are displayed during the finals.
A total of 26 professional drivers from 13 countries took part in the competition.
A total of 26 professional drivers from 13 countries took part in the competition.
The event was held under the supervision of Jordan Motorsport, the representative body of the International Automobile Federation.
The event was held under the supervision of Jordan Motorsport, the representative body of the International Automobile Federation.
The tournament is held annually.
The tournament is held annually.
This is the second year in a row that the finals are being held in the Jordanian capital.
This is the second year in a row that the finals are being held in the Jordanian capital.

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The tournament took place in the Jordanian capital Amman

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October 13, 2022

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Updated: October 13, 2022, 12:17 PM