Qualification dates for the Asia Minor Championship - Rio 2020 became known
Ihor MatusThe organizers will hold a closed qualification for the Asian minor in five divisions: Oceania, China, East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. In the latter, by the way, the organizers decided to include Africa. In the countries of Oceania, China and Southeast Asia, the selection will take place from March 7 to 8, while in East Asia from March 4 to 6, and in the Middle East from March 5 to 7. In all regions except Southeast Asia and the Middle East, two minor invitations will be drawn. In the last two - just one at a time.
Asia Minor Championship - Rio 2020 starts on April 26th and ends on May 2nd. There will be two invitations for the first Major Tournament of 2020, ESL One Rio 2020. In addition, teams that take 3 places will go to the 3rd Place Play-In in order to play two additional invites.
ESL One Rio 2020 will be held from May 11 to 24. The tournament will traditionally feature a total prize pool of $ 1,000,000. The winner will take $ 500,000 with him. After the first major, the system of invitations to Major championships will be changed. ESL One Rio 2020 will be the first event in which Valve will play rating points. All details will be known later.