🔥 Gamers unite! The Shanghai E-Sports Masters have officially kicked off at Jing'an Sports Center, bringing together nearly 100 top players from around the globe 🌍. From Wednesday to Sunday, they're battling it out in four thrilling games: Honor of Kings, Valorant, Street Fighter 6, and Naraka: Bladepoint.
The opening ceremony was a high-tech spectacle 🎆, featuring officials from the Shanghai municipal government, Jing'an District, and the city's Esports Association. They amped up the excitement by inserting electronic cards into a slot to start the festivities 🎉.
The competition is heating up as teams vie for the championship titles 🏆. The first showdown was in Honor of Kings, where eight teams clashed to secure a spot in Thursday's semifinals. Among the star players is Luo Siyuan, aka Huahai, who made history by snagging the first esports gold medal at last year's Hangzhou Asian Games 🥇.
Luo attended the opening ceremony representing Honor of Kings, but his team Wuhan eStarPro faced an unexpected defeat 😱 against Xi'an WE. Xi'an WE advances to the semifinals to face Nanjing Hero Jiujing. On the other side, Hangzhou LGD.NBW will battle Jinan Rogue Warriors for a shot at the finals.
\"I think it is a great honor to be able to represent Honor of Kings and attend the opening ceremony,\" said Luo. \"Compared to the league, the Masters' schedule is more compact, and there will be more interaction with the fans. Personally, I will try my best to participate in the competition, and I also hope to have another chance to fight for our country.\" 🇨🇳
Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just love a good competition, the Shanghai E-Sports Masters is the place to be! Who will rise to the top? Stay tuned to find out! 🕹️🔥
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Shanghai E-Sports Masters underway with contests in four games
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