This piece covers a turning point for the renowned team from the Asia-Pacific region that has experienced many near-victories in important Valorant tournaments. The narrative outlines the challenges the team faced and the eventual breakthrough that established their dominance in the competitive scene.
The squad had encountered a series of setbacks, having finished as runners-up or not making the finals at several key Valorant Champions Tour events. They endured close calls at tournaments in Reykjavik and Copenhagen in 2022, followed by challenging moments in Tokyo and the Champions event in 2023, and even at Madrid in 2024. The team struggled to shake off the persistent hurdles season after season.
Ultimately, the team achieved a significant victory at the Masters Toronto tournament by defeating Fnatic in a hard-fought contest. Their performance throughout the event paved the way for lifting the trophy, taking home $350,000 in winnings, and finally attaining the elusive top honor. Despite the intensity of each game, the final match concluded with a 3-1 result in their favor, and the player known as f0rsakeN earned recognition as the most valuable competitor.
Looking ahead, the team plans to briefly compete in an international event in Saudi Arabia for the Esports World Cup in early July. After this event, they will return home to take part in the next phase of the Pacific League starting in mid-July.