The suspension, announced by the VALORANT Challengers Malaysia and Singapore circuit, has stirred controversy and prompted a response from JayH himself.
In a statement released on April 30, the tournament organizer cited a thorough compliance review that pointed to JayH’s alleged involvement in match-fixing prior to his participation in the VALORANT Challengers League (VCL) 2024 Malaysia/Singapore: Split 1.
Official Statement: Jayh from Disguised is receiving provisional suspension from VCT MYSG due to suspicion of match-fixing during the tournament. Fair play and integrity are paramount in our competitions.
#VCTMYSG #VALORANTChallengers #MYSG #Valorant #VCT pic.twitter.com/hrryWPWjDX
— VALORANT Challengers Malaysia & Singapore (@valesports_mysg) April 30, 2024
Consequently, JayH has been suspended from all Riot Games esports events and third-party tournaments until further notice, pending review and adjudication.
JayH promptly refuted the allegations, asserting his innocence and expressing concern over the damage to his reputation, particularly noting the lack of prior communication from the organizers regarding the investigation.
The player emphasized his willingness to cooperate with the ongoing inquiries.
Following JayH’s response, the league confirmed that they had initiated communication with him regarding the issue, giving him 48 hours to respond to the allegations.
However, the exact instances of alleged match-fixing remain unclear, with Riot Games only specifying that it occurred before the VALORANT Challengers 2024 Malaysia and Singapore circuit.
This suspension comes amid a broader discussion about the handling of such allegations in esports.
Notably, while JayH’s suspension is provisional, the consequences of such allegations can have long-lasting effects on a player’s career and reputation.
Moreover, the situation parallels a previous case in the same league involving another player, highlighting the increasing scrutiny on integrity in esports competitions.
As investigations continue, the esports community awaits further developments and potential clarifications from Riot Games regarding the outcome of their review.
]]>2023 Valorant Challengers North American Teams
Here��s a list of the Valorant teams that qualified through open qualifiers:
BreakThru
�� Brady “thief” Dever
�� Brock “brawk” Somerhalder
�� Alex “aproto” Protopapas
�� Xavier “flyuh” Carlson
�� Tyler “sym” Porter
Disguised
�� Damion “XXiF” Cook
�� Amgalan “Genghsta” Nemekhbayar
�� Drake “Exalt” Branly
�� Joshua “steel” Nissan
�� Joseph “clear” Allen
Ovygen Esports
�� Josh “pwny” VanGorder
�� Andrew “Verno” Maust
�� Logan “skuba” Jenkins
�� Devon “randyySAVAGE” Br��ard
�� Mitch “mitch” Semago
�� Yassin “Reduxx” Aboulalazm (substitute)
Dark Ratio
�� William “Will” Cheng
�� Adam “Ange” Milian
�� Anthony “ZexRow” Colandro
�� Justin “Trick” Sears
�� Taylor “drone” Johnson
Squirtle Squad
�� Jack “Add3r” Hayashi
�� Peter “Governor” No
�� Mohammed “Harmful” Choudhary
�� Anthony “Okeanos” Nguyen
�� Matthew “Wedid” Suchan
OResports
�� Jonard “Jonaaa6” Penaflor
�� Dayton “Lebar”Akau
�� Vincent “PureVNS” Nguyen
�� Chase “nillyaz” Linder
�� Elijah “Zeldris” Hawkins
Here��s a list of the team that was invited for the Valorant Challengers North America:
M80
�� Alexander “Zander” Dituri
�� Gianfranco ��koalanoob�� Potestio
�� Daniel “eeiu” Vucenovic
�� Mohamed ��johnqt�� Amine Ouarid
�� Marc-Andre “NiSMO” Tayar
FaZe Clan
�� Andrej “babybay” Francisty
�� Kevin “poised” Ngo
�� Xavier “flyuh” Carlson (inactive)
�� Quan “dicey” Tran (inactive)
�� Phat “supamen” Le (inactive)
TSM
�� James “hazed” Cobb
�� Johann “seven” Hernandez
�� Corey “corey”Nigra
�� Anthony “gMd” Guimond
�� Nicholas “NaturE” Garrison
Shopify Rebellion
�� Adam ��mada�� Pampuch
�� Brandon “bdog” Sanders
�� Kaleb “moose” Jayne
�� Victor “v1c”!Truong
�� Will “dazzLe” Loafman
G2 Esports
�� Michael “dapr” Gulino
�� Erik “penny” Penny
�� Shahzeb “ShahZaM” Khan
�� Maxim “wippie” Shepelev
�� Francis “OXY” Hoang
The Guard
�� Trent “trent” Cairns
�� Jacob “valyn” Batio
�� Jonah “JonahP” Pulice
�� Michael “neT” Bernet
�� Ian “tex” Botsch
All of these teams will face off in a group stage and then proceed to the playoffs, after which the team with the most points will progress to the second split. The 2023 Valorant Challengers�� first split is already scheduled to kick off on February 1, which is just one week away.
]]>Despite facing a formidable opponent in The Nation, who boasts a roster of notable competitive FPS players like Jacky ��Stewie2K�� Yip, Matthew ��Wardell�� Yu, and Braxton ��brax�� Pierce, BreakThru emerged victorious and secured the first open qualifier spot in the NA Valorant Challengers League. The team perceived to be the underdogs by esports betting sites has the unique distinction of being the first team to advance from the open qualifiers.
Congratulations to @BreakThru_VAL for being the first team to qualify for #NAChallengers!
@eBay pic.twitter.com/uSirt2pwse
— Knights Arena (@KnightsArena) January 13, 2023
The BreakThru roster features a number of players who have participated in the VCT over the past couple of years for teams such as Ghose, FaZe, Luminosity, and TSM Academy. The roster includes Brady ��thief�� Dever, Alex ��aproto�� Protopapas, Brock ��brawk�� Somerhalder, Xavier ��flyuh�� Carlson, and Tyler ��sym�� Porter.
Throughout the 256-team qualifier, BreakThru didn’t lose a single series, and in the double-elimination portion of the bracket, they didn’t lose a single map until facing The Nation. However, on the first map of Fracture, they were defeated 13-1.
But this defeat did not break the team, and it was brawk who rallied the team with two straight top-of-the-scoreboard performances with Sova on both Haven (13-9) and Ascent (13-10). With this win, BreakThru’s spot in the NA Valorant Challengers League is guaranteed as the team looks to continue its momentum in the upcoming tournament which is scheduled to commence on February 1st.
On the other hand, The Nation’s loss means that the team will now move down to the lower bracket, and will have to win its next game to continue competing in the qualifier. Failure to do so will result in elimination from the qualifier and the team will have to regroup for the final last-chance qualifier next week. This defeat serves as a reminder that, despite its impressive roster, The Nation still has room for improvement and will need to work harder to secure a spot in the league.
Critics have said that BreakThru’s triumph is a reflection of the squad’s commitment and diligence and that the team is now poised to establish itself in the competition. Comprising of a blend of seasoned players and fresh faces, the franchise possesses the capability to make a powerful impression in the league. It will be intriguing to observe the team’s performance against the other teams in the league, and if BreakThru can maintain its ability to surprise and defy expectations as the underdogs.
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The organizers made the announcement via an official tweet, stating the commencement date of the tournament and unveiling the eight participating teams.
2023 is stacked. Get familiar with the teams
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VALORANT Challengers Northern Europe: Polaris returns next Monday at 6pm CET. pic.twitter.com/yI2dL71A9y
— VALORANT Challengers Northern Europe: Polaris (@valleague_ne) January 10, 2023
According to the tweet, the tournament, which will be run by UK-based esports solutions provider Promod Esports, will kick off on Monday, January 16th 2023, after the conclusion of the latest Beacon qualifiers.
This year’s tournament features a mix of invited and open qualification teams, including HSDIRR, Fokus, Human Tripwires, Apeks, Bonk, Who Cars?, Vamonos and Les Petits Bouffons. Two teams, including Who Cars? and Les Petits Bouffons earned their spot in the tournament by winning in the Beacon Division 1 finals, while the rest of the teams were invited to participate.
Among these teams, several are org-less, while others are made up of a mix of European talent. For example, Who Cars? is fielding an all-Danish roster, or Leare being the lone representative from the United Kingdom within an otherwise all-Swedish team for HSDIRR.
Les Petits Bouffons, on the other hand, is an all-UK team, with the exception of Norwegian player, vong. Les Petits Bouffons roster features well-known UK players who have previously represented big organizations, including KRAY who used to be part of Mad Lions, Russ who recently played for Guild, Luzuh who was with Rix and then Mouz last year and L1NK who has been part of Liquid and Acend in the past
In the previous year, UK-based esports franchise Excel Esports emerged victorious in both splits of the Valorant Polaris tournament, taking home the top prize in both splits. They first claimed victory in the Northern Europe’s inaugural Valorant Regional League in March, and later on, Excel was also among the winners in the Valorant Stage 2 event during the summer. It is, however, worth noting that the Valorant Regional Leagues have since been rebranded as Challengers.
This year, fans can expect to see familiar faces from the UK scene, such as Lime and YaBoiLewis on Fokus, Dev0 and stanley with Human Tripwires, and Keiko and former Fnatic player Mistic on Apeks.
According to a tweet on the Valorant Polaris Twitter account, the most popular regions represented in the league include Denmark, with 14 players, the UK with 14 players, and Sweden with 9 players. Additionally, players who also make up the league from other countries include Bulgaria, France, Germany, Ireland, Russia, Spain, Estonia, Norway, Netherlands, and the Czech Republic.
Nationality breakdown of all participants competing in VALORANT Challengers Northern Europe: Polaris (including substitutes and coaches)
– 14
– 13
– 9
– 2
– 1
The action begins next Monday at 6pm CET
https://t.co/l607ioeDTz
— VALORANT Challengers Northern Europe: Polaris (@valleague_ne) January 11, 2023
To bring fans all the action from Split 1, the tournament will feature 10 casters, including Hazza, Kremer, Ne0kai, ReTr00, SoMarcus, Twiggy, and gottmoxi from the UK, ExWarrior from Cyprus, Giniro from the Netherlands, and MP from Finland.
Going by the announcement from the organizers, the tournament will consist of a mix of talent and skill on both the teams and the broadcast desk. Fans expect to see some intense competition as these teams fight for the top spot in the Northern Europe Valorant Challengers tournament. The tournament will be streamed live on the Northern Europe Valorant Twitch channel starting at 5pm GMT on Monday, January 16th, 2023.
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