Ame and XinQ Return: China's Powerhouse Dota 2 Roster Revealed for Asian Games 2022
The Asian Games 2022 is set to take place in Hangzhou, China from the 10th of September to the 25th, and will feature Dota 2 as an Official Medal Sport. With 18 country teams participating, including the likes of Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Jordan, Oman, and India, all eyes are on the Chinese Dota 2 roster with its recently announced players.
A Stacked Lineup of Chinese Dota 2 Titans
According to a reliable source of information for Chinese Dota 2 news, CN Dota in a Nutshell, the final list of China's Dota 2 Asian Games team has been announced, revealing a formidable lineup. The roster is as follows:
Wang "Ame" Chunyu
Lu "Somnus" Yao
Yang "Chalice" Shenyi
Zhao "XinQ" Zixing
Yu "皮球" Yajun (formerly known as Siamese. C)
Xiong "Pyw" Jiahan
Zhang "LaNm" Zhicheng (Coach)
With Ame and XinQ making a comeback and the addition of Somnus and Chalice, this star-studded lineup has sparked excitement among fans and raised expectations for their performance at the Asian Games.
Ame and XinQ makes a return to Dota 2
The return of Ame, who is widely regarded as a legend in the Chinese and International Dota 2 scene, has caused a wave of excitement within the Dota 2 community. Having announced his retirement from professional play, his decision to compete at the Asian Games 2022 alongside his former teammates from LGD has left fans in awe.
While there were rumors of Ame’s return to competitive Dota 2, he did not make any announcements regarding his return, while players such as Somnus, Chalice, and Xu "fy" Linsen returned to play with Azure Ray.
His former PSG.LGD teammate XinQ, who had stepped away from active competition after the conclusion of The International 2022 is also making a return to this roster. The player is regarded as one of the best support players in China with the ability to pull off game-changing plays ever so often. Fans are excited to see this reunion on the big stage.
As the Asian Games 2022 draws near, anticipation and excitement surround China's Dota 2 team. The return of Ame, coupled with the reunion of Ame, Somnus, and Chalice, has elevated expectations for the team's performance. With the support of Pyw, XinQ, and 皮球 (Siamese Cat) China's lineup is stacked with incredible talent and experience.