Edward Gaming (EDG), an esports club based in the Chinese mainland, has been crowned the global champion of the popular shooter game Valorant. On Sunday, EDG clinched a thrilling 3:2 victory against Team Heretics in the grand final of the 2024 Valorant Champions Tour (VCT).
The intense matchup unfolded in Inchon, South Korea, where EDG showcased exceptional skill and teamwork. Leading the charge was EDG’s sniper, Zheng “ZmjjKK” Yangkang, who earned the Most Valuable Player (MVP) title for his outstanding performance. Known to fans as Kangkang, he displayed remarkable composure under pressure, delivering critical plays that secured the championship for his team.
With this victory, EDG not only secures the prestigious VCT title but also takes home a prize of $1 million. The win marks a significant milestone for the team and adds to Asia’s growing prominence in the international esports arena.
The choice of Inchon as the battleground holds historical significance. It was here in 2008 that Invictus Gaming (IG) became Asia’s first world champion in League of Legends (LoL), a multiplayer online battle arena game also developed by Riot Games, the creator of Valorant. EDG themselves have a storied history with LoL, having won the LoL World Championship in 2021.
EDG’s triumph in the Valorant Champions Tour highlights the rising talent and competitive spirit within the Asian esports community. This victory is expected to inspire a new generation of gamers and further elevate the status of esports across Asia and the globe.
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Esports: Chinese club EDG wins Valorant 2024 global championship
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