The participating teams

The participating teams include Synergy, IDK, ATROTOS, MISTA, ROCK and Idol Producer. Each team has earned its place through consistent international competition, strong tactical systems, and proven competitive performance. The lineup features both world-class champions and rising forces on the global stage, collectively showcasing the highest level of HADO competition worldwide.

On the GOTF stage, these six teams will engage in high-intensity battles that fuse physical athleticism, strategic coordination, and digital precision. The competition will highlight HADO’s unique blend of sport and technology, delivering a dynamic and visually compelling experience for a global audience.

More than a championship contest, the HADO Global Invitation at GOTF 2025 represents a significant milestone in the evolution of virtual sports, demonstrating how next-generation competition can seamlessly integrate physical performance with digital interaction.

GOTF 2025 stands as a landmark moment where global HADO excellence converges—marking a decisive step forward in the international development of future sports.

Synergy:

Synergy competes as one of the most strategically advanced club squads in Europe. Comprising athletes who also form the English national HADO team, the club brings significant competitive experience with several HADO WORLD CUP competitions, European Championship performances, and the Home Nations Championship title.
Under head coach Ashley Howes (Pyro), the club has developed a disciplined, analytics-driven style focused on structured attacks and coordinated defense. Key players include Alfred Dixon (Alfie), MVP of the World Cup 2025; Rohan Tek Kalsi (Rohan), known for mobility and finishing accuracy; and Shammai Williams (Shamp), a coach-player hybrid integrating professional sports conditioning into HADO-specific movement and tactical execution. With deep tournament experience and meticulous preparation, Synergy is regarded as one of the most tactically refined clubs on the roster.

IDK

IDK is one of the most dominant and enduring clubs in the United Kingdom scene. Since its founding in 2019, the club has built a remarkable record, winning every UK Championship, along with all national leagues and regional tournaments across multiple seasons, players are ambassadors of HADO USA since April 2025. This sustained success has established IDK as one of the UK’s most respected and strategically sophisticated HADO organizations.
Known for strong internal chemistry and player-driven strategy, the roster features Kay Wing Loo (GH0ST), whose commitment and attacking creativity define the club’s style; Mylo Pui Kit Lee (SHADOWBALL), the youngest player ever to compete in a HADO World Cup, participating in 2019 at just 10 years old, Sebastian James Flackhill (FLACKHILL), the roster’s tactical engineer; and captain Paris Pui Lit Lee (M8L33), who provides defensive structure and on-court leadership.

ATROTOS

ATROTOS enters the Games of the Future 2025 as one of Europe’s most accomplished HADO clubs and the leading training organization in Greece. With a strong competitive record at home and abroad, with several HADO WORLD CUP and HADO EURO CUP appearances, and multiple HADO National Cup wins.
Led by Spiros Spatoulas who together with Georgios Bitios have driven the development of HADO in Greece., ATROTOS features Michail Papadimitrakis (MIKE13) anchoring its defensive structure, while Spyridon Spatoulas (SPIROS) and Ionut-Marian Trifan (Tr1f4N) bring versatility and attacking strength. With a reputation for disciplined structures and competitive resilience, ATROTOS arrives ready to reinforce its standing among Europe’s top clubs.

MISTA

MISTA is the champion team of the HADO WORLD CUP 2025 for the HADO, stands as one of the most technically refined clubs in the global HADO landscape. Supported by a deep domestic league structure, the club from Japan consistently demonstrates disciplined formations, efficient shield cycling and exceptional coordination.
The roster for the Games of the Future 2025 includes Azuma Tatsuki (ZOOMAA), Ishido Koga (CHOCO), Kurushima Takio (MOROZO) and Togo Yukino (YUKIPO). With a long history of producing top performers at major HADO tournaments, MISTA arrives with high expectations and a reputation for strategic excellence.

ROCK

For the Games of the Future, Club ROOT fields its flagship squad, ROCK, reigning champions of the 2024 Korea Cup, and the second-place finalists (Runner-up) at the HADO WORLD CUP 2025.
Comprising an elite lineup made up entirely of players who also serve on the South Korean national team, the roster is led by Park Jinwoo (JINU), founder of Team HADO Korea and a respected strategist. Rising star Choi Robeen (ROHA) – one of the youngest participants at the HADO WORLD CUP 2025 – is earning international attention for his pace and fearless positioning. Jeong Jaeuk (RUMA) offers outstanding shot accuracy, while Kim Deokwon (LOKI) is known for evasive movement and unpredictable attack angles. With championship pedigree and exceptional cohesion, ROCK enters the tournament as one of the most formidable squads in the field.

Idol Producer

Reigning champions of the HADO WORLD 2v2 Global Open 2025, Idol Producer has rapidly become one of the most exciting rising forces in international HADO. Powered by an impressive pool of young talent, the club has delivered consistent results and drawn global attention for its solid defensive foundation and precise offensive timing.
With standout players Ruixi Ge (X), Xuming He (MUMU), Yikai Wang (KOI), Ziliang Xu (CROW) and Jing Bai (BAYMAX) making up the roster, Idol Producer enters the Games of the Future 2025 as a major contender
in the HADO Global Invitation discipline.

Promising one of the most thrilling spectacles of the Games of the Future 2025, tickets for the event are now available at www.gotfabudhabi.com. Fans unable to attend in person can still follow every moment live via dedicated Games of the Future 2025 livestreams through international broadcast partners worldwide, including Sportworld, Bigg TV, Huya, SOOP, Zapping, ESR TV, Startimes, TV BRICS Africa, and GOTF’s own OTT platform (https://tv.gofuture.games/).

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