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Wizards District Gaming to Host District Gaming Invitational Presented by Events DC

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Round robin tournament set for July 18 at the Entertainment and Sports Arena

 Wizards District Gaming is one of six franchises set to host a round robin tournament as part of the 2020 NBA 2K League season, the league announced Thursday. WDG will welcome NetsGC, Hornets Venom GT and 76ers GC for the District Gaming Invitational Presented by Events DC on Saturday, July 18 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Entertainment and Sports Arena.

The four-team tournament will pin each squad against each other once with the top two teams competing for the tournament championship and a $20,000 prize pool. All games except for the championship game will count towards the teams’ regular season record.

Ticket information for the District Gaming Invitational at the Entertainment and Sports Arena will be available at a later date.

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“We are firm believers in Washington, D.C. as a global hub for esports and couldn’t be more excited to welcome NetsGC, Hornets Venom GT and 76ers GC for this premier 2K tournament as part of the 2020 NBA 2K League season,” Zach Leonsis, senior vice president for strategic initiatives at Monumental Sports & Entertainment, said. “Special thanks to NBA 2K League Managing Director Brendan Donohue, the NBA, and our partners at Events DC for sharing in Monumental’s vision to bring the best and brightest in 2K to the nation’s capital.”

“In partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment, we’re thrilled to host Wizards District Gaming and the NBA 2K League at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in July for the District Gaming Invitational Presented by Events DC. As a best-in-class venue, the Entertainment and Sports Arena is a place where champions come to win and we look forward to celebrating the NBA 2K League, its talented players, and passionate community for this exciting tournament,” said Gregory A. O’Dell, president and chief executive officer of Events DC.  “We thank the NBA for recognizing Washington, DC as a prominent market – as it remains our goal to continue to showcase the District as a top destination for the gaming industry.”

Wizards District Gaming will open the regular season by hosting Mavs Gaming in an NBA 2K League Rivalry Match at the MedStar Wizards District Gaming Studio on April 4.

 

Click here for the complete 2020 schedule.

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L&G esports team founded by Alona Shevtsova won the national Dragon EC Cup tournament

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Ukrainian esports team L&G won the Dragon EC Cup tournament, held on the 20th of April by Dragon Esports Club. Four teams competed in the tournament’s final: Lazer Cats, L&G, which received a direct invitation to the final stage, EsportsBattle, and ThunderFlash, which had open qualifiers. During the Grand Final, the L&G team competed with Lazer Cats on Mirage, Anubis, and Vertigo maps.

“This victory is a testament to the exceptional talent and commitment of our players, as well as the collective effort of our coaching staff and support personnel,” said Alona Shevtsova, founder of L&G Esports. “We are immensely proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the unwavering support of our fans.”

L&G is among the top 5 Ukrainian teams in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. It was founded in 2021. The previous name was Leogaming, and it was created on the initiative of the famous Alona Shevtsova from the fintech sector.

The team began competing in top tournaments and almost immediately made it to the Advanced division of the ESEA League Europe competition. The team also participated in and took prizes in European tournaments such as the SCL League, WhiteBit Crypto Open, Phoenix League, and local competitions. The team players are marat2k, r0ublE, kr1vda, kL1o, OneUn1que, rji (coach).

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The winners received a 50,000 UAH prize. Dragon Esports Club also prepared a 15-skin giveaway for the broadcast’s viewers.

It is worth mentioning that the L&G team created its merch items, which are available for order worldwide. To get more information about the team, visit the L&G Instagram page, Twitch, or Telegram Channel.

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Ukrainian esports team L&G won the Dragon EC Cup tournament, held on the 20th of April by Dragon Esports Club. Four teams competed in the tournament’s final: Lazer Cats, L&G, which received a direct invitation to the final stage, EsportsBattle, and ThunderFlash, which had open qualifiers. During the Grand Final, the L&G team competed with Lazer Cats on Mirage, Anubis, and Vertigo maps.

“This victory is a testament to the exceptional talent and commitment of our players, as well as the collective effort of our coaching staff and support personnel,” said Alona Shevtsova, founder of L&G Esports. “We are immensely proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the unwavering support of our fans.”

L&G is among the top 5 Ukrainian teams in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. It was founded in 2021. The previous name was Leogaming, and it was created on the initiative of the famous Alona Shevtsova from the fintech sector.

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The team began competing in top tournaments and almost immediately made it to the Advanced division of the ESEA League Europe competition. The team also participated in and took prizes in European tournaments such as the SCL League, WhiteBit Crypto Open, Phoenix League, and local competitions. The team players are marat2k, r0ublE, kr1vda, kL1o, OneUn1que, rji (coach).

The winners received a 50,000 UAH prize. Dragon Esports Club also prepared a 15-skin giveaway for the broadcast’s viewers.

It is worth mentioning that the L&G team created its merch items, which are available for order worldwide. To get more information about the team, visit the L&G Instagram page, Twitch, or Telegram Channel.

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IESF Announces the European Regional Qualifiers for Esports World Championship

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The International Esports Federation (IESF) has announced the European Regional Qualifiers for the 16th World Esports Championship. From July 6 to July 31, 750+ athletes from Europe will compete for a slot at WEC24, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As the only fully online event hosted by IESF in 2024, this tournament will spotlight Europe’s best esports talent across four game titles. The event will feature competition in the following categories:

  • CS2 Open
  • CS2 Women
  • MLBB Open (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang)
  • MLBB Women
  • PUBG MOBILE
  • DOTA2

Athletes from 43 nations will compete in the event, determined to claim victory and proceed on their journey on the “Road to Riyadh”. The national champions of the eFootball series will advance directly to WEC24.

Igor Nedeski, Esports Manager at IESF, said: “We’ve ensured that despite being exclusively online, the European Regional Qualifiers will deliver the same level of intensity and high standards as the other regional qualifiers. Athletes and fans can look forward to an exciting and competitive experience as the battle for a spot at the World Esports Championship kicks off.”

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