T1 Makes Coaching Change Ahead of LoL World Championship 2022
T1 has made a significant change to their coaching staff ahead of the 2022 League of Legends World Championship. Choi “Polt” Seong-hun has been moved out of his position as the team’s head coach, and Bae “Bengi” Seong-woong has been promoted to interim coach.
Following their undefeated LCK Spring Split run, T1’s performance has declined, culminating in a 0-3 loss to Gen.G in the LCK Summer Split final. With just one month left until the World Championship, the three-time World Champions have decided to make a coaching change.
“As we begin preparations for Worlds, I want to give you an important update regarding T1’s League of Legends team,” said T1 CEO Joe Marsh. “I have made the difficult decision to move Choi “Polt” Seong-hun out of his position as head coach.”
Polt initially joined T1 as a general manager in November 2020 before taking on the additional role of head coach. He played a crucial role in T1’s undefeated Spring Split and helped the team secure another Split title. He will now return to his previous position as general manager, overseeing all of T1’s League of Legends teams.
“I am thankful to Polt for everything he has done. He brought light to a dark time during Summer 2021, and the team would not be where they are now without his efforts,” Marsh expressed his gratitude.