The team won three out of four matches in the group stage, beating rivals from the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia.

The five-member team faced Myanmar, who also had a 3-1 record, in the best-of-three-games grand final on November 10, to decide the winner. But 496 Gaming won 2-0, finishing the first game in 35 minutes and the second one even faster.

Vietnam's 496 Gaming secures a slot in Dota 2 final at the 12th IESF World Championship in Eilat, Israel, from December 6-12, 2020.

In the global final in Eilat, Israel, from December 6 to 12 they will compete in a LAN setting against the top 10 teams from Europe, Central, South and East Asia, South, North and Central America, South Africa, and the Middle East and North Africa.

The event organized by the International Esports Federation will have three disciplines - football simulation video game Pro Evolution Soccer (PES), 1:1 fighting game Tekken 7 and multiplayer online battle arena video game Dota 2.

The 2019 championship was held in Seoul, South Korea, where Sweden won the gold medal in Dota 2 and Thailand and Finland the silver and bronze.

Japan finished eighth in Dota 2 but won the championship by winning the most medals after finishing second in both e-football PES 2020 and Tekken 7.

Hanoi to host countdown event for 31st SEA Games

A countdown event for the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games is scheduled to be held by the General Department of Sports and Physical Training in Hanoi on November 15.

Vietnam names four more disciplines for 2021 SEA Games

Host Vietnam has decided to include triathlon, bowling, jiu jitsu, and esport in next year’s SEA Games.

Saola might be Vietnam’s mascot for 2021 SEA Games, Para Games

The General Department of Sports and Physical Training has suggested making the saola the mascot of the 2021 SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games.

Vietnam ends Army Games with three bronze medals, one champion cup

In its third year at the International Army Games, Vietnam took part in 10 competitions, bringing home three bronze medals and a champion cup.

B-Boy beats the odds to win SEA Games silver

Hip-hop fan Le Huu Phuoc shares how breakdancing first ensnared him and the obstacles he faced to become a 2019 SEA Games medalist.

Source: VnExpress