The 2022 Asian Gamesare taking place in Hangzhou, China at the China Hangzhou Esports Centre.
The most prominent names of the Kazakhstan squad are Malik and Malady who currently play for Na’Vi.
Indonesia’s representatives are familiar local stars Dreamocel, InYourdreaM, db-, Jhocam and Varizh.
Kyrgyzstan boasts Dream' and Zayac.
Thailand’s lineup is headlined by Masaros.
Myanmar’s roster is made of Yangon Galacticos' players.
All of these players are banned from Valve for a scandal back in December related to scripting.
The stakes are bragging rights and bringing home a medal for their country.
The International Olympic Committee recognizes the event as the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympics.
The first esports game in Asian Games was played at the 19th Asian Games in Indonesia in 2018.
However, those games were not a medaled event, just a demonstration tournament.
