IEM Shenzen Open Brackets released - Page 3

KatatoniK

United Kingdom978 Posts

July 15 2014 11:10 GMT

#41

I'm really surprised by the lack of Chinese players in this tourney, I'd have thought they'd flock to a tourney on their home soil, no visa issues or anything.

No Top, TooDming, MacSed, Xigua or Courage. I can understand XY and iAsonu not being there given recent events, but man only having Jim makes me sad, it's really rare to see these players play.

Going to watch nonetheless, love me some IEM plus with TRUE there gotta support the Green Wings.

argonautdice

Canada2722 Posts

July 15 2014 13:10 GMT

#42

On July 15 2014 20:10 KatatoniK wrote:
I'm really surprised by the lack of Chinese players in this tourney, I'd have thought they'd flock to a tourney on their home soil, no visa issues or anything.

No Top, TooDming, MacSed, Xigua or Courage. I can understand XY and iAsonu not being there given recent events, but man only having Jim makes me sad, it's really rare to see these players play.

Going to watch nonetheless, love me some IEM plus with TRUE there gotta support the Green Wings.

Top, Toodming, and Courage are on the team Zenith of Origin, based in Beijing, which is 2000km from Shenzhen, or a 3 hour flight. In addition, Zenith of Origin's sponsor recently pulled out, and they were struggling to send Toodming to compete in the U.S.

MacSed and Xigua are on iG, based in Shanghai, which is 1400km from Shenzhen and a 2 hour flight. I feel like iG could've provided travel and lodging for them to accompany Jim, but it's too bad.