REJECT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shoya Koyama), which operates the e-sports team REJECT, is pleased to announce that Hinao, a player from its Street Fighter division, has won 'BAM 16: Battle Arena Melbourne 16', held from July 10 (Fri) to July 12 (Sun), 2026, and earned a qualification spot for 'Capcom Cup 13'.

'BAM 16: Battle Arena Melbourne 16' was an official 'CAPCOM Pro Tour 2026 Premier' event, with the winner receiving an automatic entry to 'Capcom Cup 13'.

After intense matches against top players from around the world, Hinao emerged victorious, securing a ticket to the world's most prestigious fighting game stage, 'Capcom Cup 13'.

About 'Capcom Cup 13'

Organized by CAPCOM Co., Ltd., 'Capcom Cup 13' is the world's premier official e-sports tournament to determine the global champion of competitive fighting games, primarily the 'STREET FIGHTER' series. Top players who have advanced through regional qualifiers will gather to compete for the championship title and a prize pool of $1 million USD. REJECT's Umehara and Fuudo are also expected to participate.

REJECT places great expectations on Hinao, who at just 15 years old has earned a spot on the world's biggest stage. We sincerely appreciate your continued support and encouragement.

About the e-sports team REJECT

Founded in 2018, REJECT is a professional e-sports team with the highest number of competitive titles and international tournament appearances in Japan, and holds the top position in total prize money earned domestically. In the 'Esports World Cup', an international tournament with a prize pool exceeding 10 billion yen, REJECT has been selected for the exclusive Club Partner Program—limited to only 40 teams worldwide—for two consecutive years. The team features top-tier players across genres, including Daigo Umehara in fighting games and Dep in shooting games, all striving to reach the pinnacle of global competition. Website: https://reject.jp/ Online Store: https://brand.reject.jp/ X: https://x.com/RC_REJECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rc_reject/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/REJECTesports Careers: https://hrmos.co/pages/reject/jobs

About REJECT Supporter

REJECT Supporter is a supporter program that allows companies and individuals to back the activities and challenges of e-sports team REJECT with small contributions. It offers various benefits such as the use of the REJECT logo, opportunities to interact with players and partner companies, and more. This program can be utilized for corporate branding, recruitment PR, and network building. Dedicated Site: https://reject.jp/supporter/

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