Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan team gears up against China for final gaming showdown at e-sports festival
Local gamer Kurtis Lau Wai-kin, part of Team Taiwan/Hong Kong/Macau, set to battle for crown with HK$300,000 cash prize
The last day of Hong Kong’s first e-sports festival will see professional gamers from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan battle Team China in a clash to be crowned kings of popular real-time strategy game League of Legends.
The honour comes with a HK$300,000 cash prize, and a full house is expected at the Hong Kong Coliseum in Hung Hom for the finale at 7pm on Sunday – the culmination of a three-day gaming feast.
Team Taiwan/Hong Kong/Macau has already secured a spot in the final showdown by triumphing over Team Europe 2:1 after a fierce battle stretching over more than three hours on Friday morning.
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Kurtis Lau Wai-kin, commonly known by his gaming name Toyz, is the only Hongkonger in the competition. He is taking part alongside four other players on Team Taiwan/Hong Kong/Macau. There is no dedicated Hong Kong team.
On Sunday morning, Team China beat Team North America to set up the final showdown.
Watch: Team China vs Team America
Hong Kong Tourism Board chairman Peter Lam Kin-ngok is due to present the top prize to the winners on Sunday night.