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The hidden depths of esports players

By Li Yingxue | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-13 06:56
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The Chinese team winning the gold medal in the Arena of Valor Asian Games Version at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023 in the documentary More Than a Game. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Insider documentary reveals a side of gamers that may surprise many, Li Yingxue reports.

At the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023, China's 201 gold medals included one that, while seemingly inconsequential, represented a milestone for its esports industry: a gold medal in the first Arena of Valor Asian Games Version.

The team behind the win was equally distinctive: six players, aged 22 on average, who, after months of rigorous training, reached the pinnacle of Asian esports. It was both their debut on the national stage, and most likely, their last appearance.

Esports careers tend to be brief, often lasting just six or seven years, with players peaking quickly. It is a rapidly evolving discipline, one in which new stars emerge constantly, and the Asian Games — held once every four years — is a rare opportunity for players to represent their country at the highest level.

The six contestants, from five different clubs at that time competing in the King Pro League, a professional esports league in China dedicated to the mobile multiplayer online battle arena game Honor of Kings, and one of the most prestigious mobile gaming competitions in the country featuring top teams and players, came together for a moment that is unlikely to be repeated.

The months leading up to the Asian Games were precious to the players. Their shared journey — marked by intense training, passion and uncertainty — was carefully documented on film.

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