2011 marked the inaugural “League of Legends World Championship”, commonly dubbed “Worlds”. Hosted on the grand stage of the DreamHack Summer event in Sweden, it paved the way for a series of intense matches, unforgettable moments, and of course – champions!
South Korea vs. China: Who Dominated the Arena?
In the early days, South Korea reigned supreme, showcasing its dominance up until 2017. But come 2018, the narrative took a turn – introducing the era of China. Chinese squads ascended to
the throne, and with a few occasional hiccups, have staunchly defended their title. And the USA? Still on the hunt for their first gold 🥇. Europe, however, managed to snag a win once with the Fnatic squad from the United Kingdom and Germany.
A Look Back at the Past Four Winners
2019: China took the crown.
FunPlus Phoenix clinched the top spot, with Germany’s G2 Esports landing in second, and Invictus Gaming from China rounding out the top three.
2020: South Korea bounced back!
DAMWON Gaming emerged as the victor, with Suning from China coming in close at second and Top Esports bagging the third spot.
2021: China reigns again.
EDward Gaming rose to the challenge and secured first place, while DAMWON Gaming and Gen.G Esports from South Korea settled for second and third, respectively.
2022: South Korea back in the game.
DRX climbed their way to the first position, shadowed by their compatriots T1 and China’s JD Gaming sealing the third spot.
2023: An Open Field and Unpredictable Twists Await
What the current year holds is still up in the air. If patterns hold true, China might be up for another win. But, as every fan knows, it’s never that straightforward. Who will snatch the title next? 🤔 The anticipation is real!
The tale of the “Worlds” paints a journey filled with twists and turns, strategic masterminds, and epic showdowns. Each year pens its unique chapter, and fans are on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting to see which team will step up to greatness next. 🎮
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