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Chinese Overwatch Teams Threaten Boycott Of Korean Player For Statements On Taiwan And Hong Kong [Update: Teams ‘Resume Normal Activities’]
13One of the most beloved players in the Overwatch League is facing backlash over political comments he made in a stream. On Chinese social media site Weibo, several members of the Chinese Overwatch League teams stated they would boycott any events that include Korean player Jong-ryeol “Saebyeolbe” Park due to his apparent stance on Hong…
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U.S. Congress Members Request Blizzard Reverse Hearthstone Pro’s Suspension
Today, United States Congressmen Ron Wyden and Marco Rubio signeda bi-partisan letter addressed to Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard, over the recent suspension of professional Hearthstone player Chung “Blitzchung” Ng Wai.
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Hearthstone Streamers Respond In Aftermath Of Controversial Blitzchung Ruling
In the days since Chung “blitzchung” Ng Wai received a one-year suspension from the Hearthstone esports scene following his support for the ongoing protests in Hong Kong in the middle of a stream, the community has become a hotbed for politically charged discussion. The scene’s subreddit—where a large portion of community news is shared and…
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Blizzard Suspends Hearthstone Player For Hong Kong Support, Pulls Prize Money
Chung “Blitzchung” Ng Wai, a pro Hearthstone player from Hong Kong, ended a stream earlier this week with a statement of support for those engaged in months-long protests against local police and government. Because of this, Blizzard ruled that he violated competition rules, and have handed out a heavy punishment.