Calling EMEA the worst region because they haven't won since Tokyo is an incredibly surface level argument. If trophies were the only thing that mattered, then one lucky tournament run would suddenly make a region stronger than another despite having worse teams top-to-bottom. EMEA consistently sends multiple teams capable of making deep international runs and upsetting favorites. Even during years where they didn't win, teams like FNATIC, TH, FUT, and others have remained competitive against the world's best. A region doesn't become 'the worst' just because it loses a grand final or gets knocked out in playoffs. If anything, consistently placing teams in international playoffs shows a healthier competitive ecosystem than regions that rely on a single superstar team carrying their reputation.
Another thing people conveniently ignore is that EMEA has historically been one of the deepest tactical regions in VCT. Half the metas that end up spreading worldwide originate from EMEA teams experimenting first. The region is constantly producing new talent and rebuilding contenders after roster changes. Meanwhile, some regions have periods where one dominant team farms everyone domestically while the rest of the region struggles internationally. If a region can continuously replace players, coaches, and systems while remaining relevant internationally, that's a sign of strength, not weakness.
The funniest part is that people act like EMEA has been getting eliminated in groups every event. They haven't. If EMEA had won one grand final in the last couple of years, the exact same people would suddenly call them elite again. That's not analysis; that's trophy counting. The reality is that EMEA remains one of the most competitive regions in the world, regularly fields championship-caliber teams, and is usually one good tournament run away from lifting another trophy. A region that is constantly in contention can't realistically be called the weakest region just because the final result hasn't gone its way recently.
And also, EMEA won EWC so I don't get the hate there