Malaysia to send 24 eSports athletes to SEA Games 2019 in Philippines


The athletes are from various states, including Sabah and Sarawak. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

It's game on for Malaysia as the country will be sending 24 eSports athletes to the 30th Southeast Asian Games in Manila, Philippines.

The athletes, aged 15 to 26, will represent Malaysia in six eSports medal events for the titles Tekken 7, Starcraft II, Hearthstone, Arena Of Valor, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Dota 2.

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