Japanese pro Tekken player Tanukana has been fired from Osaka-based esports team Cyclops Athlete Gaming for saying something extremely offensive about short men on a recent livestream. 📰 Read more:
Tanukana wrote in a now-deleted tweet, “It was pointed out to me that my stream contained hate speech,” explaining that it wasn’t her intention, but her efforts in clearing the air fell short when she expressed her love for tall people. She issued an apology in a Twitter thread saying, “I take it seriously that my remarks during the delivery are unacceptable and that my lack of awareness has led to it. There is no excuse for disappointing you in this matter.
Cyclops Athlete Gaming also issued an apology saying in part, “We’ve confirmed that on February 15, Tanukana, who is a member of Cyclops Athlete Gaming, made an improper remark on a stream. Regarding this matter, we would like to offer a deep apology to fans, sponsors, and everyone else who supports us.” The team laterMeanwhile, Red Bull and Alienware revoked their sponsorships for Tanukana and had their names scrubbed from her Cyclops page.
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