INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
"Uzi gave people a real sense of passion and wanting to win," Global Head of LoL (League of Legends) Esports Chris Greeley told CGTN
"He had such a spirit of a winner that you always wanted to cheer for him, and always wanted to see him achieve the heights." Praises
poured in from gamers worldwide, as Jian Zihao (ID: Uzi) was officially inducted as the second member of the LoL Hall of Legends at a
ceremony held in east China's Shanghai on June 6."I have tremendous respect for him," said renowned South Korean gamer Lee Sang-hyeok (ID:
Faker), the inaugural member of the LoL Hall of Legends
"I do think he's a legend," Lee said
Fellow pro Gao Diping (ID: Gogoing) called him "an exceptionally pure competitor, aggressive and fierce in his playstyle."During the
induction ceremony in Shanghai, Uzi shared his thoughts on overcoming the toughest challenges
"When you feel trapped at your limits, and it seems unbearably tough, pause and reflect," said Uzi
"Reexamine your original aspirations and goals
I believe everyone carries that initial spark within
Reconnect with it and you'll find yourself drawing closer to those very dreams and ambitions."The 2024 China Esports Industry Report says
China's esports user base reached 490 million, with industry sales revenue totaling 27.57 billion yuan ($3.9 billion) in 2024, up 4.62
Live streaming accounted for 80.84 percent of this revenue.
