Vietnam Esports Team Concludes Journey at Asian Games 20 with Two Bronze Medals
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The Vietnam national esports team secured two bronze medals in NARAKA: Bladepoint and League of Legends, marking a historic achievement at the Asian Games 20. The team also finished fourth in PUBG Mobile and placed ninth or tenth in Identity V.
Historic Achievement for Vietnam Esports
The Vietnam national esports team has concluded its participation in the Asian Games 20, achieving significant success by winning two bronze medals in NARAKA: Bladepoint and League of Legends. This marks the first time Vietnam has earned medals in esports at the Asian Games, following a previous best performance of fourth place in three events during the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Tournament Performance
Over the course of more than a week, the team competed in four out of 11 esports disciplines. In NARAKA: Bladepoint, they triumphed in all group stage matches against Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Taiwan, advancing to the semifinals where they narrowly lost to Thailand with a score of 2-3. In PUBG Mobile, the team ranked fourth after competing against 11 teams, including China and South Korea, finishing with 95 points and two 'Winner Winner Chicken Dinner' achievements. The Identity V team placed ninth or tenth.
League of Legends Success
In League of Legends, the Vietnam team started strong with three consecutive wins, placing first in their group. However, they were defeated by Taiwan in the semifinals with a score of 0-2, ultimately securing their second bronze medal of the event.
Future Prospects
Nguyen Tran Son, esports development director at VNGGames, emphasized that this achievement is a crucial milestone for Vietnam esports, showcasing the capabilities of Vietnamese players on an international level. Building on this success, VNGGames and the Vietnam Esports Entertainment Association are set to collaborate on establishing a national esports championship system starting in 2025, aimed at nurturing and developing potential talents for future competitions.
The Vietnam esports team has also contributed significantly to the nation's overall sports achievements, having won 14 medals in total at the Southeast Asian Games, including three golds, three silvers, and three bronzes in various titles, all serviced by VNGGames in Vietnam.