Edward Gaming Secures Historic Victory at Valorant Champions 2024
Shanghai-based team wins China's first Valorant world championship, defeating Team Heretics in a close 3-2 match.
- Edward Gaming becomes the first Chinese team to win the Valorant Champions title.
- The team earned a $1 million prize and MVP honors for player Zheng Yongkang.
- Valorant's popularity in China has surged since its domestic debut in July 2023.
- Shanghai aims to become a global eSports hub, with significant investments in gaming events.
- The win highlights China's growing influence in the global eSports industry.