Riyadh: KPL Dream Team won the “Honor of Kings Invitational Series 2024 Midseason”, Alliance the “Apex Legends” tournament and Team BDS won the “Rainbow Six Siege” on the “Super Sunday” of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh. Competition.
The world's largest gaming and esports festival, which has a record-breaking prize pool of $60 million, presented $7 million to contestants on Boulevard Riyadh City.
The KPL Dream Team claimed $1 million with an amazing “Honour of Kings” performance – going the entire tournament without losing a round. In the finals, Chinese Stars beat LGD Gaming MY 3-0.
Gemini, whose real name is Jia Yi, coach of the KPL Dream Team, said: “It's all about teamwork. We have good techniques and we have worked hard for this program. It's been a long time since we played this game. This is how we can take this event. I want to thank our fans. They came here from China to support us. The facilities here are excellent. It was great to play here.”
The story of the day, however, was the “Rainbow Six Siege” where Team BDS followed up their 2022 and 2023 successes at the Gamer 8 hosted by the Saudi Esports Federation. Not only did they create gaming history, but they did so by sweeping w7m esports 3-0 in the finals.
Team BDS analyst Eaglemees, real name Mees van der Arend, said: “We are all very happy to be Gamers8 and Esports World Cup back-to-back champions. I don't think there are any teams that have been able to do this and create history. We are excited. Emotions are running high. Now we take some time to rest and then focus on our next competition.
The Swiss/French outfit earned $750,000 for their tournament-winning exploits. At the “Apex Legends” tournament at the SEF Arena in Boulevard Riyadh City, Alliance won the $600,000 top prize in sensational fashion. The Swedish team defeated hometown heroes Team Falcons for the title.
Alliance star Hakis, real name Jon Håkansson, said: “It feels amazing. It's still kind of surreal – after 14 games of 'Apex Legends', you're kind of brainwashed. Overall, I'm very empty and super, super tired but super Happy and super excited. It still feels surreal.”
Hakis added: “I think the funnest thing for us was definitely the revenge. We had a chance to win the whole tournament before 14 games and we had to go again. It was amazing to win another game. It's probably the closest tournament we've ever played.
“The Falcons played amazing. They're definitely a very well-respected team and one of the most successful in the entire game. Personally, I think it's funny when the fans are cheering for the Falcons. They're so passionate. We were: 'Let's go, Falcons!' They're very special and that's what it is.”
The Esports World Cup, which began on July 3 and runs through August 25, includes 22 global competitions in 21 major sports.
