Hey gamers! 🎮 Guess what just happened in Shanghai? The 2024 Shanghai Esports Masters (SEM) finished with a blast at the Jing’an Sports Center! Over five exciting days, about 100 amazing players from all over the world battled it out in four epic games!
Esports (that’s short for electronic sports) are video game competitions where players or teams compete against each other, just like in traditional sports. And guess what? More and more people are loving esports every day! It’s not just about professional gamers anymore; even fans and newcomers are joining in the fun!
A big esports fan, Zhou Beiqing, said, “The fact that more and more people like esports shows that esports are also gaining recognition from society and public opinion. As an esports enthusiast, I feel that I have chosen the right hobby.“
This year, some of the top players joined the SEM! Players like Luo Siyuan, who won a gold medal at the Asian Games for the game Arena of Valor, and Liang Youhao, a player of Valorant, were there! 🏅
Luo Siyuan said, “I think it is a great honor to be able to represent Honor of Kings and attend the Opening Ceremony. I will try my best to participate in the competition, and I also hope to have another chance to fight for our country.“
Liang Youhao shared, “I hope that the future of esports will be prosperous. Because I feel different enthusiasm and passion in it, which makes me feel there is a different atmosphere.“
The organizers of the SEM wanted to help everyone understand and enjoy esports more. Zhu Qinqin, the secretary-general of the tournament, said, “We want more people to understand esports, know esports, and watch esports. In this regard, we must expand the influence and popularity of esports through third-party events.“
Isn’t it awesome how esports is growing and bringing people together? Maybe one day, you’ll be on that stage competing in front of cheering fans! Keep gaming and have fun! 🎮✨
Reference(s):
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