Awesome Academy: The first professional gamer training platform in Vietnam
Esports (Electronic Sports) has continuously developed in recent years, but in terms of this industry, there are still negative stereotypes from society, especially in the educational environment. Therefore, in order to professionalize Vietnamese Esports, Samsung Galaxy launched Awesome Academy – the first professional gamer training platform in Vietnam in June 2022.
This is a gamer training platform, led by famous professional athletes. This platform helps young people have the right orientation, gain the experience and knowledge necessary for their journey to pursue e-sports.
Awesome Academy is a platform that is trying to erase the boundaries of prejudice about Vietnamese gamers, contributing to helping the game industry gradually be recognized by the community and educate through many interesting and useful activities. Most recently, the “Student War Gods Congress” was one of a number of such experiences held.
Specifically, with the aim of continuing the stage of fostering knowledge, skills and competitive psychology, students at universities across the country have the opportunity to have direct contact. The final round of “Student War God Congress” took place yesterday afternoon (November 26) in a thrilling and exciting atmosphere. In the end, the championship belonged to the PRO TEAM team, led by former player Louis.
Awesome Academy “Student War God Congress”: First experience as a coach of twins Huy Ga – Hieu Meo
Born in 2000, but the achievements of the twin players Huy Ga – Hieu Meo have long been recognized by the Vietnamese gaming community. Before sticking with PUBG Mobile, both were hardcore players of the game Crossfire Legends, for many years in the team that dominated Crossfire Legends.
When returning to “try-hard” with the game PUBG Mobile, the two players also participated and impressed many times in many big and small tournaments. Huy Ga is famous for his stable performance and always knows how to shine at the right time. Hieu Meo is another famous player. With a lot of experience in competition and “prestigious” achievements, these twins are challenged to take on a new role – coaches for teams competing in the Final Round “Student War God Congress”.
Before that, the PUBG Mobile tournament “Student War God Congress” went through 4 regional qualifying rounds, in turn in Can Tho, Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh, Hai Phong and Hanoi. Finally, the Organizing Committee has found the 12 best representatives to enter the final round.
Sharing before “G time”, the two players were excited about this special experience: “This is our first time as a coach. Before that, due to our good performance and accumulated experience. The two brothers tried their best with the students to come up with the best tactics, “- Huy Ga said.
These coaches have a week to accompany their players. Both Huy and Hieu and team members felt confident, comfortable, and free of pressure before the Final Round of the tournament. The “captains” oriented their troops with the criterion: “Try your best for this game”.
Before the official series, the two players also spent the last time practicing with the team, helping the members stabilize their psychology when fighting on a stage with many spectators. In the end, although the results were not as expected, Hieu Meo was still full of positivity:
“I believe in the ability of my team members. No matter what the results, you guys are excellent representatives. By the end of the journey, you have definitely learned the following lessons. this opportunity to touch reality,” – the male player shared.