The 2024 Valorant Champions Tour, lasting nearly a month, concluded on Aug 25 in South Korea. Edward Gaming (EDG), an esports club based in China, was crowned the global champion after beating Team Heretics 3-2. It was their first-ever Valorant global title, which set a new benchmark (基准) for Chinese teams on the international stage. This year’s event featured 16 top teams from across the world. EDG reached the finals with an undefeated knockout stage record. Team member Zheng Yongkang, who was named the MVP of the grand final, noted that the team has only been together for a couple of months and that they aim to achieve even greater heights in the future.