First, Becker mentioned the initial team planned to attend the Kespa Cup with the main squad. However, after that many reasons for the season, the two sides decided that Doran would not attend the tournament. It is expected that T1 will prepare to go to France to attend the Red Bull League of ITS OWN event organized by Redbull.
Later, T1 manager revealed the reason why the Oner & Gumayusi duo attended this Kespa Cup tournament. Because the organization has confirmed that participating in the tournament will be a condition to participate in the selection of the Korean national team to attend ASIAD 2026. Becker also confirmed that participating in the tournament is the desire of both players.
It is known that League of Legends is also a subject at ASIAD and was held in the last two congresses in 2018 and 2022. However, for Korean players, this event has a special meaning. If the Korean team can win a gold medal at ASIAD, the entire squad can be exempted from participating in the mandatory military service of Korea.
Previously in 2018, the Korean team only achieved a silver medal when they lost to China 1-3. However, in ASIAD 2022 (taking place in 2023 due to the influence of Covid-19), South Korea won the gold medal when defeating Taipei China 2-0 in the final, through which all members including Zeus, Kanavi, Chovy, Faker, Ruler and Keria all need to participate in serving the community to replace military service.
