SIBOL Goes Undefeated & Wins MLBB IESF World Esports Championship 2023

The SIBOL squad went on an undefeated run in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) International Esports Federation (IESF) World Esports Championship (WEC) 2023 event. In a thrilling best of five series that lasted four rounds, team Philippines showed its dominance against the Indonesian squad in the grand finals with a 3-1 score. The MLBB IESF 2023 event took place in Romania where various regions from around the world signed their best teams and players to compete for the tournament’s prestigious championship title. Among the regions that showcased their dominance were Saudi Arabia and Egypt, who followed the top two regions in the top four ranking.

Team SIBOL crowned as world champion with an undefeated record in the MLBB IESF 2023 event

The representative team of the Philippines (PH), SIBOL, asserted its dominance at the MLBB IESF 2023 event, securing the coveted championship title in the fiercely contested tournament. In a nail-biting best-of-five showdown against Indonesia, the Filipino squad emerged victorious, clinching the lion's share of the impressive $100,000 USD prize pool, and has arguably proven that the PH era in the MLBB esports scene is far from over. This achievement marked SIBOL's remarkable journey from the Qualifiers to the Grand Finals, securing its first flawless victory sweep on the international stage and relegating Indonesia to second place.

This year's championship unfolded in the picturesque city of Iași, Romania, where sixteen elite international Mobile Legends teams battled through the lower and upper brackets for the esteemed championship title. Notably, Saudi Arabia showcased its prowess, securing the third spot in the tournament, while Egypt clinched the fourth position, underscoring its formidable rivalry.

“Congratulations to the SIBOL team for bringing home the gold! The event was a tremendous success, and we appreciate the professionalism and sportsmanship of our participating teams,” stated Ray Ng, Head of Esports Ecosystem, MOONTON Games.

The MLBB IESF 2023 event has proven that there is untapped potential in other regions that could potentially spice up the esports ecosystem of the game. It will be interesting to see how the Mobile Legends esports evolves as more regions hop into the scene and compete against the best of the best.