Members of PSG.LGD and OG sit in their booths as they play in their grand final Dota 2 match on Day 6 of The International 2018 on Aug 25, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. Yap’s team PSG.LGD won US4.1mil (RM16.82mil) for placing second at the tournament. — AFP
As eSports begins to gain recognition locally as a competitive sport that merits the same prestige, sponsorship and prizes as traditional sports, are Malaysian athletes willing to stay or will they find their fortunes abroad?
eSports has reached a tipping point, its prize pool and prestige now matching that of popular sporting leagues.
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