Team China Dominates DOTA2 at 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games

Headline: Team China Clms DOTA2 Crown at Hangzhou Asian Games

The night of October 2, 2023, marked a historic milestone for Chinese esports enthusiasts. As the Hangzhou Esports Centre witnessed an electrifying climax, Team China emerged victorious over Mongolia in the DOTA2 competition, clinching the championship title at the Asian Games.

Inaugurating esports into the official program of the games, this event saw seven top-tier online games competing for glory, solidifying their status as legitimate sporting events on a global stage. The national Chinese esports team soared to prominence with an impressive haul of four gold and one bronze medals, leading the medal tally ahead of Korea and Thland.

This triumph was a sensation across digital platforms in China. As of October 3rd, the hashtag Chinese Team Wins DOTA2 amassed over 280 million views on Weibo and soared to the top of tring lists on both Weibo and Xiaohongshu.

A humorous post on Xiaohongshu depicted a local ancestral temple t miao in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province - hometown of DOTA2 champion player Nuanyang. The image was adorned with festive red banners celebrating Nuanyang's eSports victory, which quickly became a tring topic under the hashtag Esports Players Deserve a Temple Now, garnering significant attention.

This triumph resonated beyond gaming circles, marking an ideological shift in the perception of esports within China. Long stigmatized as akin to digital addiction, recent years have witnessed a transformative change, as evidenced by the enthusiastic nationalist response.

The crossover success also highlights the growing allure of eSports for advertisers and brand collaborations. As eSports competitions and athletes gn traction among young audiences, they attract sponsors from diverse sectors such as sportswear, automotive, and cosmetics.

These partnerships may seem unlikely at first glance but represent a strategic play to connect with younger demographics, especially given their shared affinity for eSports in China.

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