The first “New Yaohan BEYBLADE X G2 Kingdom Battle” was held at New Yaohan in Nam Van yesterday, bringing together local Beyblade* X players across three categories in a local G2-level** competition.
The one-day tournament was limited to Macau ID card (BIR) holders.
The opening ceremony was attended by representatives from the retail, gaming, and animation sectors, including New Yaohan Executive Polly Yeung (楊寶莉).
The competition featured three categories: the New Yaohan Cup Children’s Division, for players aged 6 to 12; the Strongest Female Blader Division, open to female players aged 6 and above; and the Macau Ultimate Champion Division, open to players aged 6 and above regardless of gender.
The Children’s Division held its preliminary round from 11:00 a.m. to noon, with the top four players advancing to the finals at 4:00 p.m.
The Strongest Female Blader Division conducted its preliminary round from noon to 1:00 p.m., also sending four players through to the finals.
The Macau Ultimate Champion Division held two preliminary sessions from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the top four players from each session advancing to an eight-player final beginning at 5:00 p.m.
All three categories used a standard single-elimination format for the final stages.
According to the organisers, competitors were required to bring their own BEYBLADE X equipment and could only use official Hong Kong and Macau distributor versions. Modified parts, 3D-printed components, Japanese, US and other overseas versions were prohibited, with violations resulting in disqualification.
The tournament concluded with a unified awards ceremony at 6:00 p.m., where a total of nine winners – the top three finishers from each category – were presented with trophies.
According to the statement, Chan Hou Him (陳厚謙) took first place in the Children’s Division, followed by Cheong Hoi Chon (張凱晉) in second and Kwong Yan Hei (鄺恩熹) in third.
The statement noted that in the Strongest Female Blader Division, Yip Suet Ying (葉雪盈) claimed the title, with Lei Wai Nga (李慧雅) and Lei Ka Wa (李嘉華) taking second and third places, respectively.
The Macau Ultimate Champion title went to Chan Chun Yeung (陳臻揚), while Lao Chi Fong (劉志峯) secured second place and Kuan Hou Yeung (關灝揚) finished third, the statement said.
About 300 to 400 competitors and spectators attended the event.
*The name Beyblade is a linguistic blend (a portmanteau) that combines elements from both English and Japanese, reflecting the toy’s mechanics and cultural heritage. The first part of the name comes from “beigoma”, a traditional Japanese spinning top that dates back centuries. – Gemini
**G2 refers to official tournament tiers managed by organisations like the Beyblade Battle Base. The lower the number, the larger, more prestigious, and more competitive the event is, featuring higher player caps, stricter part checks, and exclusive rare prize Beys. - Gemini
Kids prepare their Beyblades to face off during yesterday’s “New Yaohan BEYBLADE X G2 Kingdom Battle” at New Yaohan in Nam Van. – Photos: Khalel Vallo
A close-up of Beyblades clashing inside a “Beystadium”
