After T1’s impressive 3-1 win over JD Gaming in the Worlds 2023 semifinals, a video captured a special moment involving Faker and a Riot Games photographer. The photographer asked Faker to pose with a thumbs down, but the legendary mid laner shook his head and opted for his signature thumbs up instead. This gesture sparked a positive response from fans, who praised Faker for his sportsmanship.
During the Worlds 2023 Media Day, Faker explained the reasoning behind his reaction. He revealed that his emotions after the semifinals were not solely about defeating a formidable opponent, but rather a deep appreciation for the experience. This is why he chose not to do the thumbs down pose. Faker emphasized that his actions were more personal than about sportsmanship.
Despite this, Faker acknowledged the importance of displaying good sportsmanship as a representative of esports pro players. He stated that he always strives to showcase the best sportsmanship possible.
T1’s Journey at Worlds 2023
T1, the last remaining LCK representative at Worlds 2023, faced off against JD Gaming in the semifinals held in Busan. With the home crowd cheering them on, T1 emerged victorious against LPL’s first seed.
T1 secured their spot at Worlds through championship points as LCK’s second seed. During the Swiss stage, they defeated Team Liquid and Cloud9, only dropping one game to rivals Gen.G. In the playoffs qualifier, they swept Bilibili Gaming. They continued their dominance in the quarterfinals, sweeping LNG Esports before overcoming JD Gaming in the semifinals.
Now, T1 faces their final challenge in the form of Weibo Gaming, the last remaining LPL team. The stage is set for an epic showdown in the finals.
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