England Wins the “HADO EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP” in Antalya, Turkey! Growing Popularity as an Official University Sport in the Host Country
meleap Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroshi Fukuda), the developer and operator of the AR sport “HADO,” is pleased to announce that the European tournament “HADO EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP” was successfully held in Antalya, Turkey, on May 16, 2026. The tournament brought together national representative teams from 9 countries: Turkey, Spain, England, Wales, Greece, France, Cyprus, Belgium, and Morocco, sparking an array of intense and thrilling matches.
England Claims the Championship! Host Country Turkey Puts Up a Gallant Effort to Secure Runner-Up
In the final match, England faced off against the host nation, Turkey. Both teams demonstrated incredible focus and seamless teamwork, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats until the very last second. Ultimately, England secured the championship victory with sharp tactical decision-making and precise scoring abilities.
Supported by enthusiastic cheers from the local crowd, host nation Turkey achieved an impressive second-place finish, proving the remarkably high competitive level of HADO within the country.
Spain took home third place. The tournament results highlighted how closely matched the nations have become, strongly signaling a rising standard of competition across the entire European region.
Final Results
Champion: England
Runner-Up: Turkey
3rd Place: Spain
In Host Nation Turkey, HADO is Expanding Rapidly as a University Sport
In Turkey, HADO is officially recognized by the Turkish University Sports Federation (TÜSF) and is featured as a competitive discipline within the university sports league, “Ünilig“.
The adoption and integration of HADO are rapidly expanding across Turkish universities, with intercollegiate tournaments drawing massive popularity as students form dedicated teams to compete. As a next-generation sport that leverages AR technology while requiring active physical movement, HADO stands out because victory relies not just on pure athletic capability, but heavily on strategy, split-second decision-making, and teamwork.
Furthermore, one of the key reasons behind HADO’s widespread support is how easily it accommodates mixed-gender teams on the exact same field. Transcending differences in gender and prior sports experience, it is establishing a strong presence in the Turkish collegiate sports scene as an inclusive next-generation sport where everyone can shine as a vital team member.
Hosting the “HADO EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP” in Antalya, Turkey, beautifully symbolizes the country’s growing enthusiasm for the sport and serves as a major milestone for the further expansion of HADO throughout Europe.
Future Outlook
Today, HADO is expanding far beyond Japan, making significant waves globally across the realms of sports, education, and entertainment—including Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
Moving forward, meleap Inc. will continue to collaborate with global partners to host international tournaments, revitalize regional leagues, and expand adoption into educational institutions, aiming to establish HADO as a brand-new sports culture enjoyed by people all over the world.
What is HADO?
HADO is a next-generation AR sport where players equip AR goggles and motion sensors to face off in real-world spaces, launching energy balls and deploying shields. Designed to be enjoyed by anyone regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability, HADO is currently deployed in over 40 countries worldwide.
Official Website: https://hado-official.com/
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Company Overview
- Company Name: meleap Inc.
- Representative: Hiroshi Fukuda, CEO
- Address: 5F AQUA CITY ODAIBA, 1-7-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Business Description: AR Sports & Entertainment Business, Digital Human Resource Development Training Business, etc.
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