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T1 Clinches Victory at 2023 League of Legends World Championship

Led by esports superstar Faker, the South Korean team triumphed over Weibo Gaming in a match watched by millions worldwide.

  • South Korea's T1, led by esports superstar Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, won the 2023 League of Legends World Championship, defeating China-based Weibo Gaming.
  • The championship match took place in Seoul, with thousands of fans in attendance.
  • The opening ceremony featured performances from K-pop stars NewJeans and an augmented reality boy band Heartsteel, set against a 110-meter-long LED display.
  • South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol congratulated T1 on their victory, reinforcing the country's reputation as a front-runner in esports.
  • The championship attracted six million concurrent viewers at its peak, according to Esports Charts.
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