Millions online, 6,000 live see Koreans win top eSports title

Fans watch the League Of Legends World Video Game Championships final between China's Suning team against South Korea's Damwon team at SAIC Pudong Football Stadium in Shanghai on Oct 31. — Hector Retamal/AFP

SHANGHAI: More than 6,000 mostly young spectators watched at a Shanghai stadium and millions tuned in online to see Damwon Gaming win the League Of Legends world championship on Oct 31.

The South Korean team beat Suning, the surprise finalists from China, 3-1 to claim one of the most prestigious titles in eSports.