The mat's inscription, for those who can't read is:
From near and far to many a'place you came To nobly test your skills, and in the end Inscribe today, for ever more, your name Onto the glorious list of those who did prevail. Be crowned the Champion of this tournament Joining those whom may also play Or else, if bested, proudly still to claim "Ordeal of a Traveler - heed my name!"
For those who have attended every even, they'll be able to pick it up at YCS Milan in December
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