Latvia crowned World Cosplay Summit champions at Gamers8

RIYADH: Latvia have been crowned World Cosplay Summit champions at Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, earning the top prize of $30,000 from the competition’s $100,000 prize pool.

Latvia’s colorful efforts saw them triumph in a field of 45 countries and 166 people taking part in the event at Boulevard Riyadh City.

In a statement, Team Latvia said: “We can’t tell you how happy we are to win. Thank you so much.”

The eight-week Gamers8 festival concluded on Tuesday and will now be followed by the Next World Forum on Wednesday and Thursday.