With all of the issues plaguing the DPC Season 2021-22 is the integrity of The International being compromised?
At the core of the competition is the drive and ambition to win and be the best.
Without that there is no thrill.
Competitive integrity is the most fundamental value of esports.
Without integrity competition is meaningless.
So that stands to reason that the competitive integrity must remain intact for both players and spectators to thrive.
Then what happens if that is compromised?
If things go awry and integrity is no longer at the core of the competition?
This year in Dota 2, fans and players might just find that out.
And here’s why.
Many worry about Chinese teams being able to finish the season or even travel to Europe to compete.
There are several problems that stem from this.
Now, a new set of problems need to be addressed.
An entire region is displaced, with a potential for a second region to be on a similar path.
Representation from the entire CIS region might be absent fully if adjustments aren’t made.
