Rebirth 2010: I taught Mr. Lei how to make a mobile phone

Chapter 969 Chen Mo and Little Ma's historic joint appearance

Besides the grand prize of tens of millions of US dollars, the most important thing was the appearance of the award presenters, which brought the day to its climax.

The next moment, in front of thousands of viewers and media cameras, a highly symbolic scene unfolded:
Pony Ma, Chairman and CEO of Tencent, personally presented the championship trophy and giant gold medal, symbolizing the highest honor in "Glory of the World," to the winning AG Super Play team members.

Chen Mo, the founder and chairman of the Beyond Group, beamed with joy as he solemnly handed the weighty League of Legends Summoner's Trophy to the players of the IG team.

This meticulously planned cross-awards ceremony was captured by countless flashes of light and became one of the most iconic moments of this year's EWC.

It has long transcended the realm of simple etiquette and has been widely interpreted by the outside world as a strong signal of openness, cooperation, and win-win in the competitive arena of the two internet giants.

In his subsequent speech, Xiao Ma said: "I sincerely congratulate AG Super Play and IG team on winning the championship! I also thank all the participating teams for giving us such a wonderful e-sports feast."

The allure of esports lies in its relentless struggle and unwavering pursuit of dreams.

Tencent is very pleased to join hands with the other side to jointly promote the healthy development of the e-sports industry in China and even the world.

We firmly believe that the future of technology is closely linked to the passions of young people, and esports is one of the best bridges connecting them.

Finally, Chen Mo said, "Congratulations to all the teams and players who achieved great results at this EWC."

Building a rich and healthy digital content ecosystem has always been the core pursuit of Beyond, and esports plays a crucial role in it.

This successful collaboration with Tencent fully demonstrates the enormous potential that the internet industry can unleash through cross-industry collaboration.

The reason this eSports World Cup is called EWC instead of BTWC is because it's not just a tournament for one or two games, but a comprehensive, global competitive event.

At this point, Chen Mo changed the subject, "Just now on the awards stage, we saw that when the champion team AG Super Play took the stage, in addition to the players, there were also dozens of behind-the-scenes team members such as coaches, data analysts, physiotherapists, nutritionists, and psychological counselors sharing the glory together. It's a complete setup."

Although sports competitions are all about winning, we can also see the sporting spirit of pursuing faster, higher, and stronger.

This is a common phenomenon, with the Brazilian team INTZ, which won third place, being a prime example.

Chen Mo's gaze fell on the South American team in the audience. Their team members were dressed so simply that they didn't even have a sponsor, but their eyes were exceptionally bright.

"Several of their players may have passed the generally accepted 'best competitive age,' and they are the smallest team in this tournament, with only one coach and no substitutes besides the players."

But with their purest love for esports, they fought their way through the competition and made it to the semifinals.
When they faced AG Super Play, they were not only confronting five players and a coach in the battle room, but also a powerful logistical support system, a high-speed precision instrument, and a behemoth that was almost impossible to shake.

I think teams like this embody the tenacious fighting spirit of esports and deserve the encouragement of the entire audience.

Amidst applause from the audience, several players and coaches from the Brazilian team on stage instantly had tears in their eyes.

Who can truly understand their hardships? Their coaches were originally athletes who took on multiple roles, including data analysis, psychological counseling, and even nutrition planning.
The team's two veteran players are already semi-retired, and this reunion is entirely to fulfill an unfulfilled dream.

Just before the semi-finals, they even had to appeal to their fans through domestic media to help gather information on their opponents and form a temporary "team of unofficial analysts".
Now, with this million-dollar third-place prize, not only does it mean financial relief, but it also gives them a glimpse of the future of professionalization, and their future path will be on the right track.

Then, they heard the Eastern entrepreneur on stage say something even more shocking to them and the entire audience.
"A mature esports team needs to be equipped with a professional team including a head coach, assistant coaches, and data analysts, as well as support staff such as psychological counselors and rehabilitation therapists, ranging in size from a dozen to several dozen people."

This is precisely our original intention in setting up high bonuses—to let capital see the value of this industry.

"This year's competition covers 7 major categories and 13 minor categories, with a total prize pool of $100 million. The peak global viewership for the live stream exceeded 1 million, and the cumulative viewership surpassed 5000 billion. These figures demonstrate the immeasurable influence of esports." The giant screen above the Bird's Nest lit up with these data, accompanying Chen Mo's presentation, bringing a touch of awe to the world!

"Next, we will break down the boundaries between game categories and implement a comprehensive points ranking system based on clubs, along with a massive prize pool. This will encourage top clubs to form teams for multiple games, fundamentally changing their operating models, commercialization paths, and talent structures."

Chen Mo's gaze swept across the entire venue. "We sincerely invite more game developers, clubs, and sponsors to join this ecosystem and work together to create a more exciting and professional esports experience for players worldwide."

The successful conclusion of the first EWC in China has generated a strong response from all sectors.

Both tech and esports media outlets have given it positive reviews.

"The first collaboration between Beyond and Tencent has created a phenomenal esports extravaganza."

This is not only a win-win situation in business, but also marks a new stage for Chinese internet companies to move from competition to cooperation.

The cross-awards ceremony was a display of excellent public relations acumen, sending a positive signal.

Even CCTV gave it a special report: "This is an unprecedented e-sports event held on our doorstep. With its professional organization, top-notch viewing experience, and record-breaking prize money and data, it has become a milestone in the development of e-sports in China."

The championship wins by my country's IG team and AG Super Play team were well-deserved.

Esports is a perfect combination of entertainment, tourism, and the technology industry.

By attracting global tourists, media, sponsors, and investors through the event, it directly boosts the hotel, aviation, tourism, and consumer sectors.
As internet technology companies, Biyuan and Tencent played a role in...

The reaction from netizens was even more enthusiastic, expressing their pride and joy, noting that esports had never received such treatment before.

"I can't believe it! To see Chen Mo and Little Ma present an award on the same stage, and even give each other the game championship, is such a powerful sight!"

"It seems Xiao Mo is finally back. I thought he was having someone else post his Weibo updates~"

"Others might, but Mr. Mo never plays games! Look at his style of speaking on Weibo, it's definitely him posting it himself."

"This is the kind of vision a major company should have! Cooperation is the only way to make the pie bigger, and ultimately, it is us players and the entire industry that will benefit."

"IG's forward flash that risked their careers and AG Super Play's tower steal were iconic moments that gave me goosebumps. The match was so exciting. Whether it's LOL or Honor of Kings, the finals always made my palms sweat."

"By bringing the first championship trophy to our doorstep, Chinese esports has truly stood up. We hope that this kind of World Cup can continue to be held!"

"Dota 2 has finally regained the ground it lost at TI here!"

"The collaboration between these two giants, with its resources and momentum, has set a new benchmark for the global esports industry, reaching the pinnacle of its potential."

"It's good that Xiao Mo can present an award on the same stage as Mr. Ma."

"The person upstairs is audacious! They've turned the Heavenly Gang upside down! Those are President Mo and his little brother Ma!"

(End of this chapter)