On January 21, 2024, Levi and Kiaya from GAM Esports, alongside their teammates in the League of Legends (LoL) national team of Vietnam at ASIAD 19, were honored with Esports Grandmaster Title at the Ceremony of Hornor and Athletes Grandmaster Recognition 2024. The event was organized by the Vietnam Recreational And Electronic Sports Association (VIRESA) at Rach Mieu Sports Complex, Ho Chi Minh City.

The Honor and Excellence Ceremony is one of VIRESA’s pivotal annual events, dedicated to recognizing and bestowing the title of Esports Grandmaster upon outstanding athletes. Out of the 70 nominees, 45 athletes were privileged to receive the title of Esports Grandmaster. Furthermore, 20 athletes and coaches were acknowledged with the titles of National Athletes and National Coaches, alongside 30 organizations, including sponsors, media entities, publishers, and investors, celebrated as collaborative partners. GAM Esports, notably, presented two of the most outstanding names in the list:

Levi (right) and Kiaya (left) – Outstanding Athletes Honored with Esports Grandmaster Title

1. Athlete Đỗ Duy Khánh (Levi – GAM Esports)

2. Athlete Trần Duy Sang (Kiaya – GAM Esports)

3. Athlete Đặng Thanh Phê (Kati – Vikings Esports)

4. Athlete Lê Ngọc Vinh (Glory – Team Whales)

5. Athlete Trần Quốc Hưng (Artemis – Team Whales)

6. Athlete Trần Đức Hiếu (Bie – Team Whales)

Levi and Kiaya have consecutively been honored with the Esports Grandmaster title for two years, showcasing their exceptional contributions and remarkable achievements while representing the League of Legends Vietnam national team.

Levi and Kiaya’s 2023 Esports Grandmaster Title Recognition

To achieve this prestigious title, Levi and Kiaya had to meet essential criteria, including achieving high rankings in major events such as the League of Legends World Championship, South East Asian Games (SEA Games), and Asian Games (Asiad). Additionally, they needed to secure the first or second position at the National Sports Festival or the National Esports Championship.

The title of “Esports Grandmaster” motivates athletes to maintain dedication in training and inspires them to strive for higher achievements, contributing to Vietnam’s prominence on the international esports stage.

During the event, TK Nguyen, representing GAM Entertainment (Formerly NRG Asia), received a commemorative award as an honored collaborative partner.

TK Nguyen received the commemorative award at the Ceremony of Honor and Athletes Grandmaster Recognition 2024.

After attending the ceremony, TK Nguyen joyfully shared on his page: “Together, we’ve witnessed Vietnam Esports make monumental strides, a testament to the unwavering dedication and unity within our growing community. Every step forward is a shared victory, every achievement a common triumph. This is just the beginning! Let’s continue to unite, inspire, and elevate Vietnam on the world esports stage.”

In esports, organizing events such as award ceremonies is crucial to enhance societal awareness of this industry. For the players’ families, these awards help them more readily accept their children’s decision to pursue esports passionately.

The ceremony also honored top stars in various esports disciplines, including Crossfire, PUBG Mobile, League of Legends: Wild Rift, VALORANT, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Dream Three Kingdom 2, EA Sports FC Online, Street Fighter 5, and Arena of Valor.

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