Chinese victory marks another big step for esports

EDG's triumph against defending champion goes viral

Fans celebrated in style this month after a Chinese club won the world esports title, the latest milestone in an activity that is experiencing rapid growth in China.

Supporters cheered the victory by EDward Gaming, or EDG, in pubs with friends, celebrated with roommates at university campuses and sent countless messages of congratulations on social media.

EDG beat defending champion Damwon KIA, or DK, from South Korea 3-2 in the League of Legends 2021 World Championship in Reykjavik, Iceland, on Nov 7.