Team Hong Kong reveal struggles ahead of Overwatch World Cup
Representing your city at the World Cup is an amazing opportunity, but preparing for an international esports tournament in Hong Kong is tougher than you think
The Overwatch World Cup is fast approaching. 24 nations spent the past couple months finalizing their rosters and making sure they have the best players possible.
On Thursday, six teams from around the world will be kicking off the first group stage in Incheon, South Korea.
This year the roster is a blend of of Overwatch veterans and hopeful newcomers. But they’re in an interesting spot right now. Half the team has been outside of the city, busy playing for Hong Kong Attitude (HKA) at Overwatch Contenders in Taiwan. And their coach, Pandaren, is also based there.
We managed to catch up with the players that are here in Hong Kong (Main Tank: YiWind, Off Tank: GZQQ, Flex Support: JazZy, Substitute: Amcrazy), as well as Team Hong Kong’s community lead MimicOmnic for a quick chat about their preparations for the tournament and their thoughts on being an esports athlete.
What’s the team dynamic and composition like this year?
