Philippines Wins Gold in Dota 2 at the 30th Southeast Asian Games
Seven Filipino players emerged victorious in the Dota 2 tournament at the 30th Southeast Asian Games, delighting the home crowd. These players, who mainly hail from Team Adroit, showcased exceptional teamwork and defeated a strong Thailand team, including star players from Fnatic, with a score of 3-2.
Results and Standings
The competition featured eight countries, with the final standings as follows:
| First | Philippines |
| Second | Thailand |
| Third | Vietnam |
| Fourth | Laos |
| Fifth-sixth | Malaysia |
| Fifth-sixth | Myanmar |
| Seventh-eighth | Singapore |
| Seventh-eighth | Indonesia |
Esports at the Southeast Asian Games
The 2019 SEA Games marked the first time that esports was included as an official medal event sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee. Dota 2 was one of the six featured games at the event. This victory in Dota 2 adds to the Philippines’ success in esports, as players from the country also secured first place in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, a mobile MOBA.
Although esports will not be a medal event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, the IOC and Intel have partnered to organize an esports competition in Tokyo. The tournament will feature Rocket League and Street Fighter V, leading up to the Olympic Games.
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