HANGZHOU, Sept 26 ― Indonesia, South Korea and hosts China scooped gold at the Asian Game today as eSports fans eagerly awaited the outcome of the first gaming medal ever at a...
HANGZHOU, Sept 26 ― Indonesia, South Korea and hosts China scooped gold at the Asian Game today as eSports fans eagerly awaited the outcome of the first gaming medal ever at a major multisports event.Muhammad Sejahtera Putra topped the podium for Indonesia in the 10m running target mixed run, ahead of North Korea's Kwon Kwan Gil and South Korea's Jeong You-jin.
ESports is making its debut as a medal event in the Chinese city, seen as a major step towards Olympic status, with renowned gamers such as South Korea's Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok in action.Arena of Valor is the first on the line at the futuristic and packed Hangzhou Esports Centre, with China and Malaysia fighting it out for a historic gold.
Their reward is a clash with South Korea later Tuesday for gold after the Koreans crushed China 36-7 in the second semi-final. Another six golds are at stake in the swimming pool, where the hosts have dominated so far, securing 11 of the 14 titles.
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