World Championship Winning Coach Roach Leaves T1
The head coach of T1's League of Legends team, Kim "Roach" Kang-hee, is stepping down to fulfill his military service obligations. This is a standard requirement for South Korean citizens, and many esports players temporarily pause their careers to complete this duty. Roach’s service is expected to last 21 months.
Roach's Achievements
As head coach of T1's League of Legends team from 2023 to 2024, Roach achieved significant results:
2023:
- League of Legends World Championship 2023: T1 claimed victory over the Chinese team Weibo Gaming with a score of 3-0, earning the title of world champions.
- LCK Summer 2023: T1 finished in second place, losing to Gen.G in the finals with a score of 0-3.
- Mid-Season Invitational 2023: T1 finished third, falling to eventual tournament champions JD Gaming with a score of 2-3.
- LCK Spring 2023: The team took second place, losing to Gen.G in the finals with a score of 1-3.
2024:
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- League of Legends World Championship 2024: T1 became champions once again, defeating Bilibili Gaming in the finals with a score of 3-2.
- LCK Summer 2024: The team took third place after losing to Hanwha Life Esports with a score of 1-3.
- Esports World Cup 2024: T1 emerged victorious over Top Esports with a score of 3-1, claiming the championship title.
- Mid-Season Invitational 2024: T1 finished in third place, losing to Bilibili Gaming with a score of 2-3.
- LCK Spring 2024: T1 secured second place, losing to Gen.G in the finals with a score of 2-3.
Looking back at the past seasons, it’s clear that Roach demonstrated remarkable skill and leadership in his role as head coach. Who will step in as T1’s next coach for the upcoming season remains unknown.
Kirill Batulin
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