For hundreds of millions of esports fans in China, the Chinese national team winning the first esports gold medal at the Asian Games was a landmark moment in the country’s gaming history.
It also ushered in more victories. Including beating Malaysia in the Arena of Valor finals, Chinese players bagged a total of four esports gold medals and one bronze out of the six matches they participated at the Hangzhou Asian Games — a performance that was better than some industry insiders had expected.