Globe x Mineski launches "Liyab", a professional esports team

Globe and Mineski, just launched "Liyab", a professional esports team. It is the next big move in the competitive esports arena by the companies.

Globe x Mineski launches "Liyab"

Team Liyab!

Liyab comes with a player or teams for esports titles such as Hearthstone, League of Legends, and Arena of Valor. To recall, Arena of Valor is a new medal game at the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA).

Liyab will be the symbol of the country's burning passion and pride in  global esports events, said Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu

This partnership between Globe and Mineski aims to further strengthen and even accelerate the country's esports program. It could also solidify Philippines' position in the region.

Team Liyab is composed of the country's most promising gamers.

The pool of Liyab will even undergo intensive mental and physical training to ensure their competitiveness. They even have the help of sports science and proper training facilities.

Ronald Robins, the CEO of Mineski even added that he believes that eports is now at a stage whereby new roles are being filled in to assure the constant growth and progress of the athletes.

With the proper management system, we strongly believe we can overcome the hurdles and set an example for many to follow suit as well so to make each country competitive with each game and also to promote a stronger region overall, said Robins.

Team Liyab is expected to bolster Philippines' chances in the upcoming esports tournaments.

Liyab League of Legends players

Previously, Liyab team members represented Southeast Asia together with the Malaysian and Thai teams in the 2018 League of Legends Rift Rivals against Japan and Oceania regions.

They also represented the Philippines in the Globe Conquerors Manila, the most prestigious League of Legends esports event in Southeast Asia for 2018.

Liyab Arena of Valor players

Liyab even  got the championship title in the Globe Philippine Pro Gaming League (PPGL) Season 3 - Arena of Valor.

Cara Cute, the Liyab Hearthstone division player

Cara Cute, the Liyab Hearthstone division player also ended with a top 4 placement in the World Electronic Sports Games (WESG) SEA.

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