>>39820295But even if it IS a canon League, it's still unprofessional and very casual. There aren't even any requirements for entering, unlike the canon Leagues + the Orange League. The fact that Lillie and Team Rocket made it to the Top 16 should be a big red flag.
Even if Ash, by some miracle, manages to win, it doesn't look all that impressive when NONE of the competitors have been shown to have more than three or four Pokemon on the team. On top of that, this Tournament will have the stink of the Ash/Hau match looming over it.