Over 100 million people watch esports victory in China
RNG beat South Korean rivals for historic League of Legends triumph
Millions were glued to their screens, watching their team in a crucial final. By the end, shouts rang out at college campuses across China, celebrating victory and hailing their heroes.
This is how big esports are in China.
The turnaround was clearly seen on Sunday night, after RNG (Royal Never Give Up) defeated their South Korean rivals in Paris.
It turned out to be a sleepless night for countless universities across China, as students chanted “Hail RNG!” following this milestone triumph. One video shows celebratory shouts at 40 different universities across the country.
The victory was huge because it snapped a three-year run of success by South Korean teams in League of Legends. And it could mark the start of Chinese dominance.
And he’s just the start: China’s esports talents are now considered every bit as good as those from South Korea.
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