Chapter 297 Asian Games, e-sports boom!

Chapter 297 Asian Games, e-sports boom!

The moment the game ended, the players of Team GT seemed to be injected with endless energy. They suddenly stood up from their seats, waving their arms excitedly and shouting loudly.

Cheers and shouts mixed together to celebrate this hard-earned victory.

Wushuang jumped up excitedly and hugged his teammates tightly with a bright smile on his face. Lin Weixiang clenched his fists and roared loudly to vent his inner joy.

The audience was also infected by their enthusiasm, and cheers and applause surged like a tide, pushing the atmosphere of the entire venue to a climax.

After a hearty celebration, the players of the GT team walked towards the WE player seat one after another. At this time, the faces of the WE players were full of disappointment and frustration.

They had entered the arena with the firm belief of sniping GT, but the result of the game completely shattered their hopes.

The Rat King, who was once full of vigor and vitality, now has lost his former spirit and looks a little lonely.

However, Imp's mentality was exceptionally good. When Li Yi walked up to him and shook hands with him, he faintly heard him murmur the word "awesome".

Li Yi knew that this was the first word that Imp learned after coming to China. These two simple words were full of recognition.

Li Yi patted Imp's shoulder gently. Although he didn't say anything, his eyes were full of respect and he nodded slightly at him.

Li Yi has always had a very good impression of imp. In his opinion, imp is one of the few real Korean players.

Just the fact that when imp heard Koreans insulting Chinese people, he dared to rush up to argue and demand an apology from them. Which Korean player can match his bloodiness and courage?

Of course, whether or not they’ve fought is another matter…

The players of the GT team stood in a neat row and bowed deeply to the enthusiastic audience.

The cheers and applause at the scene were like surging waves, one after another, continuously.

The contestants' faces were still filled with the excitement and joy of victory, their flushed cheeks and bright eyes were filled with gratitude for the audience's support.

After the bow, the last part of the competition, the interview session, is about to begin.

This is also a rare occasion where all the team members remain on the stage.

Such a scene has never appeared before.

At most, we would invite two people to be interviewed. How could there be such a big interview session?

However, we must of course make adequate preparations for the upcoming Asian Games.

Luo Xin walked onto the stage quickly with a smile on her face, microphone in hand.

The audience fell silent instantly, and everyone's attention was focused on the stage, their eyes full of anticipation.

Everyone knows that the starting players of the GT team will basically go to participate in the Asian Games. This is a rare opportunity to directly understand their preparations for the Asian Games.

Luo Xin first handed the microphone to Li Yi and asked with a smile: "Li Yi, your team won so beautifully this time, congratulations! But what everyone is most curious about is the Asian Games. Can you share with us what preparations the team has made for the Asian Games? How do you feel?"

Li Yi adjusted his breathing slightly and spoke calmly: "Thank you for your support! For the Asian Games, we have been studying and training against different opponents' tactical styles. The players are in good shape and we are confident that we can win glory for the country on the field."

Afterwards, Luo Xin walked towards Wushuang again, and Wushuang still had a bright smile on his face. The host then asked: "Wushuang, everyone is looking forward to your performance in the Asian Games. How do you feel now? Do you have any special training arrangements?"

Wushuang scratched his head, and said shyly but with great excitement: "I will definitely try my best! Recently I have been working on improving the accuracy of my own operations and the tacit cooperation with my teammates. I hope I can achieve good results and not let everyone down."

The interview continued in a warm atmosphere, and each team member's answer made the audience more expectant of their performance in the Asian Games.

After all, this is the first time in the history of e-sports.

Although everyone has thought about being selected for the Asian Games or the Olympic Games before.

But this time I was really selected, and it felt so dreamy and unbelievable.

So naturally, a lot of people paid attention to this interview session.

Just after six in the morning of the next day, alarm clocks began to ring one after another in the hotel rooms.

The contestants struggled to get out of bed, half asleep and half awake, and started the new day with sleepy eyes.

They walked into the bathroom with sleepy eyes, gradually woke up under the stimulation of cold water, then packed up simply and went to the restaurant for breakfast.

Soon Li Yi brought everyone together in the hotel lobby.

While yawning and expressing their sleepiness after waking up early, the sound of the suitcase wheels kept ringing on the ground.

Li Jiongjun carefully checked everyone's credentials and confirmed them one by one. After making sure that all the credentials were complete and correct, he waved his hand and said, "Let's go!" Everyone boarded the bus in an orderly manner and rushed towards the airport.

After arriving at the airport, they found a conspicuous spot in the terminal hall and waited. Before long, two familiar figures appeared in the crowd, they were Uzi and Saint Gun.

Everyone immediately gathered around, saying hello and hugging each other. The lively atmosphere of old friends gathering together instantly dispelled the fatigue of getting up early.

Uzi smiled and joked with everyone: "Brother Yi has finally met up with you guys, I'm looking forward to a big fight this time!"

Saint Spear Brother also nodded, his face full of anticipation for the upcoming Asian Games.

Afterwards, everyone dragged their luggage to the official gathering place.

When we arrived, we saw that the venue was fully equipped and the leaders had been waiting for a long time.

In the next two or three days, they will undergo intensive training here, analyzing tactics and coordinating their teams, in order to make a full sprint for the upcoming Asian Games. Everyone is gearing up to win glory for the country on the field.

What surprised Li Yi and others was that they actually saw Su Bingtian in this training base.

This man, known as the fastest in Asia, has long been deeply rooted in people's hearts for his heroic figure in the track and field arena.

Looking at the familiar face, Li Yi's heart was filled with ripples.

Although this is the training base for the Asian Games and it is normal for athletes from different events to gather here, seeing Su Bingtian in person still makes them feel incredible.

A trace of regret flashed through Li Yi's mind. The Go event was cancelled in the Jakarta Asian Games. Otherwise, he might have been able to interact with Ke Jie.

After coming to his senses, Li Yi, feeling both nervous and excited, mustered up the courage to ask Su Bingtian for a photo. Unexpectedly, Su Bingtian agreed with a smile without hesitation. "Xiu Shen, I've been following the League of Legends competition a lot. Come on, win the first Asian Games championship for e-sports!"

Su Bingtian's enthusiastic words made Li Yi stunned in place, full of shock. He really couldn't imagine that Su Bingtian, as an Asian flying man, would actually pay attention to their small e-sports competitions.

After the group photo was over and before parting, the two of them tacitly stretched out their arms and hugged each other tightly.

They patted each other's backs vigorously.

Just as people on the Internet said, Su Shen was very peaceful and approachable, without any airs at all.

At the Shenzhen training base, the final training phase was tense and difficult. Everyone tried their best and of course had no complaints.

Every morning at 7 o'clock, the team members have to wake up from their sleep, do some simple exercises to drive away their sleepiness, and then quickly plunge into the intense training schedule.

Version 8.15 became their main focus, analyzing the strong heroes in the version and exploring the tactical system without missing any details.

Afterwards, they started fierce training matches with other LPL teams.

Thanks to official coordination, the training matches were arranged in an orderly manner, one after another, with a tight rhythm.

The team members are fully focused and immersed in the game and review, and training often lasts until 1 a.m.

At the end of the day, the actual training time lasted more than 15 hours. The high-intensity training made everyone exhausted, but no one complained of being tired.

Although the regular season of the summer season is still in full swing, the Asian Games League of Legends competition has become the focus of everyone's discussion.

Netizens have been expressing their opinions online, discussing the Chinese team's prospects for winning the championship, the status of the contestants, and possible tactics.

Almost everyone's attention is attracted by this international event of great significance. Everyone is looking forward to Chinese e-sports athletes showing their talents on the Asian Games stage and winning glory for the country... and also to restore the reputation of e-sports.

At the training base in South Korea, the atmosphere was tense and solemn.

Faker leads his teammates in training sessions that are more intense than the last.

Their condition is no different from that of the Chinese team members including Li Yi, and they even surpass them in training time and intensity.

The Asian Games is of great significance to Korean e-sports players. It is not only a competition related to national honor, but also a reason for them to pursue it crazily: if they win the championship, they can be exempted from military service.

In South Korea, military service is a daunting experience, after all, it is a tough test for the seniors before and after.

Now, as long as they win the Asian Games championship, they can avoid this difficult journey and gain supreme glory. This is undoubtedly a huge temptation and motivation, and it also becomes a solid reason why the entire South Korean team must not lose.

There was an unprecedented determination and persistence in Faker's eyes.

Thinking back to the disastrous defeat against Li Yi in the club match, the feeling still sticks in my throat.

He secretly vowed that he would regain his place in the national team's competition and avenge his previous defeat. To achieve this goal, Faker would be the first to arrive at the training room before dawn every day to start a long day of training.

From repeatedly pondering the details of laning to countless rehearsals of team battles, he strives to achieve perfection in every aspect.

The training process is boring and tiring. Sitting in front of the computer for a long time, the mind is highly concentrated, and both the body and mind are under tremendous pressure.

But Faker and his teammates did not retreat at all. They knew very well that every drop of sweat they shed at this moment could become the key to winning the game.

In this intense and exciting pace, three days passed in a flash, and soon it was August 8th.

The LPL team boarded the plane. The small cabin seats made everyone sleepless, but their anticipation for the upcoming Asian Games made them full of expectations. Amid the roar of the plane, many people gradually fell asleep.

When they woke up, the plane had landed safely. The team members rubbed their sleepy eyes, their minds were still a little confused, and they were still dazed and had not yet fully woken up from their sleep.

Li Jiongjun walked quickly to Li Yi, raised his hand and patted his shoulder, and then woke up the other team members one by one. Everyone yawned, stretched, and dragged their slightly heavy steps to get off the plane one after another.

As soon as they stepped out of the cabin, a gust of hot air hit them in the face. The unfamiliar environment and noisy voices made them feel like they were in a foreign country. At this time, a staff member holding a camera shouted to them with a smile: "Everyone stand still, let's take a group photo!"

The team members immediately perked up, quickly straightened their clothes and took their positions.

Some people even reached out and gently patted their cheeks, trying to drive away the remaining sleepiness on their faces. Then, everyone's face broke into a bright smile, and in their hands they tightly grasped the five-star red flag that made them extremely proud and symbolized the national honor.

"Click!" With the crisp sound of the camera shutter, this moment was frozen forever. In the picture, the players' eyes were firm and they were full of vigor. They were carrying their dreams and missions. They were about to compete on the e-sports stage of the Asian Games, not only for national honor and hard work, but also to prove themselves for the game...

They are no longer internet-addicted teenagers, but athletes wearing jerseys and winning glory for their country.

The official League of Legends couldn't wait to release the photo of the players getting off the plane.

In the photo, although the contestants looked tired after the long flight, they still stood tall and the five-star red flags in their hands were bright and eye-catching.

This news instantly caused a stir in the e-sports circle, and fans left messages in the comment section to express their support and expectations for the players.

However, everyone's attention was soon attracted by CCTV Weibo.

After all, compared with CCTV, an authoritative media, the official influence of League of Legends is still much inferior.

The Weibo post released by CCTV about the Chinese e-sports team going to the Asian Games was like a bombshell, which caused a stir on the Internet. Countless netizens who had never downloaded Weibo downloaded it to their mobile phones at this time.

The purpose is to be able to like and communicate with everyone as soon as possible.

Naturally, it didn’t take long for the number of likes and comments on CCTV’s Weibo post to soar like a rocket, exceeding 50,000 in the blink of an eye.

Netizens were excited in the comment section, with some expressing their feelings that e-sports has finally been recognized by the mainstream media and has a bright future.

Some people cheered for the players, hoping that they could overcome all obstacles and achieve good results in the arena; others recalled the difficult journey of Chinese e-sports and couldn't help but shed tears.

The reason for so many changes is that GT achieved a breakthrough in S7 and won the championship trophy of the global finals.

Under these circumstances, that year also became the first year of e-sports...

This craze triggered by e-sports continues to heat up with the help of social media, and its popularity remains unabated.

Everyone is paying close attention to the League of Legends Asian Games competition starting tomorrow!
(End of this chapter)