After the ImbaTV and the Chinese Dota 2 Professional Association (CDA) blacklisted Newbee from competing in Chinese tournaments,
The club made a statement on its official Weibo account stating that it would appeal the decision.
Newbee’s Statement
A summary of Newbee’s statement:
“We express our understanding and respect for the CDA alliance’s decision. However, since the establishment of the Newbee eSports club, it has never participated in any fake matches and gambling activities with the club or branch as the main body. We will file an appeal for the penalty of the CDA alliance regarding the Newbee eSports club.”
Newbee’s players are yet to make a statement on these allegations at the time of writing.