Who will play in an showmatch at the VALORANT Radiant Asia Invitational: s1mple and other stars
Not only CS2 and Dota 2 feature exciting shows and matches. Recently, the organizers of the VALORANT Radiant Asia Invitational announced through their official channels that an intriguing showmatch will take place during their tournament. The news quickly spread as it was revealed that someone whose name is well-known to all esports fans will participate. In this article, we will tell you about the VALORANT Radiant Asia Invitational, when the showmatch will happen, and who will be taking part in it.
A Brief Overview of the VALORANT Radiant Asia Invitational
The VALORANT Radiant Asia Invitational is a well-known Valorant tournament and one of CS2's main competitors. The event will take place in Chengdu, China, at the Quantum Media VSPO E-sports Center from November 21, 2024, to December 1, 2024. It is organized by TJ Sports and Riot Games, with notable sponsors such as FIREOPEN and DXRacer, highlighting the tournament's high level of prestige.
The VALORANT Radiant Asia Invitational will kick off with a Group Stage where 8 teams will compete in a Swiss-system format with best-of-three (Bo3) matches. Teams securing two wins will advance to the playoffs, while teams with two losses will be eliminated from the tournament. We strongly encourage all Valorant and esports fans not to miss this event, as it promises to be an exciting and memorable competition.
VALORANT Radiant Asia Invitational Showmatch
As mentioned above, it was recently revealed that a show match will take place at the VALORANT Radiant Asia Invitational. This match is scheduled to occur before the tournament's grand final and will feature several renowned esports players. The most notable participant on the list is Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev, whose participation was confirmed by the tournament organizers ahead of time. S1mple is the most famous CS2 player and one of the most iconic figures in esports. A multiple-time champion of tournaments such as ESL One, DreamHack, Blast Pro, and Majors, he is undeniably considered one of the greatest AWP players in Counter-Strike history.
The show match is set to take place on Sunday, December 1, though the exact start time has not yet been announced. Stay tuned to the news to ensure you don’t miss this exciting event!
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