Ukrainian fighting game player Pavlo “Resil” Mizetskyi finished 5th–6th at EVO France 2026 in Guilty Gear: Strive. The esports player placed among the top six out of 248 competitors, gained valuable international experience, and earned 24 Arc World Tour points.
EVO France 2026 is taking place in Nice, France, from October 9 to 11. It is the first French tournament in the Evo series, one of the most renowned events in the global fighting game community.
A total of 248 players competed in Guilty Gear: Strive. Resil successfully made it through the earlier stages and reached the Top 8, where he continued competing against players from the international fighting game scene.
In the upper-bracket semifinals, the Ukrainian faced American player NitroNY, losing 0–3. Pavlo then dropped to the lower bracket, where he was set to face South Korean player Daru_I-No.
Despite his efforts to advance further through the bracket, Resil finished 5th–6th at EVO France 2026. The result not only helped the Ukrainian make his mark on the international stage but also earned him 24 points in the Arc World Tour standings.
Resil’s performance at EVO France 2026 marked an important milestone for the Ukrainian fighting game scene. Competing among 248 players required consistent performance across several tournament stages, and finishing in the top six demonstrated his ability to challenge strong opponents.
Why Does Resil Compete Under the Austrian Flag?
Despite the Austrian flag displayed in the tournament standings, Pavlo Mizetskyi is Ukrainian. According to the information provided, he entered an Austrian residential address when registering on Start.gg. Since these details cannot be changed in the tournament system, he is listed as representing Austria.
Resil continues to represent the Ukrainian fighting game community on the international stage and gain experience at one of the most prestigious tournaments in Guilty Gear: Strive.
Congratulations to Pavlo on his result, and we wish him more victories on the international stage!
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