Tekken pro dropped for mocking average-sized men
“Men who are under 170 cm (5 ft 6.9 in) don’t have human rights.” That’s what rising Tekken star Tanukana said during a February livestream. The remark set off a firestorm in Japanese media and eventually led her to be dropped from Cyclops Athlete Gaming’s roster. “We would like to offer a deep apology to the fans, sponsors, and everyone else who supports us,” the esports organization wrote. Tanukana also posted her own apology while denying other allegations of having previously made discriminatory remarks targeting Black and LGBTQ people. “I have deep remorse for this statement, which is unbecoming of a pro esports athlete and a member of society,” she wrote.
