In an interview after winning gold medals, Filipino girls shared that they had been together for more than 1 year. During that process, they have a deep and deep understanding, helping them succeed at SEA Games 31.
– How do you get such an overwhelming performance throughout the tournament?
We have been together for more than 1 year. We understand what our teammates are thinking and what ideas are. We move, think and play as a unified whole. In fact, we also face many difficulties in the matches. Your teams are very strong, they are better in the Marco part than us. Thanks to living together for more than 1 year, we understand each other better, which makes the whole team play better.
– Is there many tournaments for women in your country?
Actually not. In the Philippines we have no tournament for women. We have to participate in tournaments organized by other countries such as Thailand, Singapore, … Many tournaments are held every 2 months, so we have the opportunity to be rubbed with foreign teams since last year. Our strongest rivals are always Thailand, Singapore, Laos and Vietnam.
– Does playing at a big stage like SEA Games make you feel stressed or pressure?
In fact, we also have to adjust and adapt a lot. Especially our first live play again takes place abroad. Previously, although we were together, our tournaments were held online. The first time playing on the live stage and winning the gold medal today made us really happy.
– What did you do to maintain a good mental state throughout the tournament?
We danced and sang everywhere. That we solve anxiety, it also adds confidence and motivation for us. Sometimes we also do funny fun too, it is really an effective tool for us to worry about the game.
– How will the speed of the female war at the SEA Games help women develop for eSports?
This is a great honor for us because in the end, the community began to care about women in the eSports industry. This also contributes to help female players develop more in their careers. There will be more girls participating in the tournament with us.
– Do you have any words to remind girls who want to pursue the eSports industry?
I only have one thing. We went up from zero, we really had nothing in our hands when we first started. We didn't even know each other, then we had to participate in the smallest tournaments. Finally, we were standing here with a gold medal. That is the result of persistent efforts. We are here to prove to you that you can do it, try to pursue your dreams.
– What does your gold medal mean with the development of eSports for women?
I think this is a good start for the community to pay more attention to women in eSports. Perhaps in the future, the tournaments will be more open to women. This is definitely a good start.
– Finally, do you want to thank anyone?
There are many people we want to thank here. Thank you to the audience for watching and supporting the team. Thanks BHL, thank the staff in the team. Thanks to the BTC SEA Games, the BLV, the organization and operation of the tournament. Thanks to the referee, thank the volunteers for supporting us all the time. In particular, thanks to Lam, who has accompanied the team in recent days. Thanks to the brands for sponsoring the team. Thank you to the Philippine and Vietnam Electronic Sports Federation, thank you Sibol – the National Team Esports Philippines. Thank you everyone.
