Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS gaming League of Legends Division, operated by Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Corp., successfully won its first championship at the LJL 2024 Spring Split Finals held on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
The team will now advance to the PCS Playoffs to compete for a spot in the world tournament.
Fukuoka SoftBank Wins Championship in LJL 2024 Spring Split
The 2024 Spring Split of the League of Legends Japan League, the domestic professional league for Riot Games, Inc.'s MOBA League of Legends, concluded on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
In the final match between DetonatioN FocusMe and Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS gaming, Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS gaming secured a straight victory with a score of 3 to 0.
Both teams also faced off in last year's LJL 2023 Summer Split Finals, where they fought a very close battle.
This season, Evi, who had been active in Europe, joined as a new member and led the team as an experienced veteran.
He contributed greatly to the team's first championship since joining the League of Legends Japan League in 2020.
Comment from Coach VicaL
We were able to win thanks to the generous support from the team.
With the determination that this is just the beginning, we will prepare thoroughly for the PCS Playoffs and strive to produce good results.
Thank you. Please continue to support us.
(Translated from Japanese)
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Comment from Evi
I am very happy to have won the championship. Before I joined, SHG's highest rank ever was runner-up, so I joined with the feeling that I wanted to lead this team to victory.
I am very happy that the goal was successfully achieved.
Since there are still more matches to come, I want to fight with all my might without letting my guard down.
(Translated from Japanese)
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Advancing to PCS Playoffs, Aiming for the World Tournament
Starting from the LJL 2024 Spring Split, the relationship between the Japanese domestic league and international tournaments has changed significantly.
From now on, the top three teams, including the LJL 2024 Spring Split winning team, will face off in the PCS Playoffs. This tournament consists of 11 teams, including the top six teams from the PCS league and the top two teams from the LCO league.
The winner of the PCS Playoffs will advance to the world tournament Mid-Season Invitational.
While the road to the world tournament has become more difficult, international matches against leagues outside of Japan should help the team grow.
Please check the official LoL Esports website and official X (@lolesports) for future matches.
俺だけの力じゃ勿論絶対ないけど、みんなに優勝経験させてあげれてかなり嬉しい
チームみんなマジで頑張った！お疲れ様！PCSプレイオフも本当に自信があるので、そっちも楽しみにしててください！！
応援してくれたみんなもありがとう～！— SHG Evi/えびンモ (@ebihuryahurya) March 3, 2024