Tekken star Arslan Ash welcomes baby boy

Pakistan’s e-sports icon Arslan Siddique, popularly known as Arslan Ash and his wife have celebrated the birth of their first child, a son.

Sharing the news on Instagram, Arsalan, regarded as the greatest Tekken player, uploaded a photo showing his hand, his wife’s hand, and their newborn’s small hand. “Alhamdulillah, blessed with a baby boy, welcome to the world, Muhammad Ayan. Our family feels complete,” he wrote in the post’s caption. 

Read: Arslan Ash wins sixth EVO Tekken title after defeating Atif Butt in all-Pakistan final

Arslan advanced through the upper bracket while Atif fought his way up from the lower bracket, setting up a highly anticipated all-Pakistan Grand Final. Though Atif took the first set, Arslan responded with a dominant 3-1 comeback to secure the title. Alongside the championship, Arslan earned $12,000 and 800 tour points.