The First E-sport National Team Selected After Fierce Competition
HONG KONG, May 24 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The first 2010 "T-Matrix Cup" National Team Trial ("National Team Trail"), organised by the General Administration of Sports of the PRC co-organized by C Y Foundation Group Limited ("C Y Foundation" or the "Group"; SEHK: 1182) and China Sports Industry Group Co., Ltd ("China Sports Industry"; SH: 600158) wrapped up successfully at the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing. T-Matrix is the wholly owned subsidiary of C Y Foundation which operates internet cafes in 12 provinces across China, it also offers national daily tournaments (http://www.iefgames.com ). The 4-day event kicked off on 20 May which was nationally televised by http://www.sports.cn and http://www.cespc.com and has attracted more than 42 team and individual players. After several rounds of fierce competition, China's first e-sport national team made the cut and achieved remarkable success at this competition.
Contestants came from all across China and did their best to qualify as representatives of the first E-sport National Team which has been approved by the General Administration of Sports. The games in this competition included team and individual FIFA, Need for Speed and WarCraft. Prizes were awarded during the closing ceremony by the official representative from the General Administration of Sports. All winners will go on to represent China in future international e-sports games.
Mr. Theodore Cheng Chee Tock, Chairman of the C Y Foundation, said, "We are indeed delighted at the success of this event. I would like to personally congratulate the team champion and all the individual winners. The contestants achieved extraordinary results through their great effort and team spirit. This type of event also truly helps encourage the healthy development of
e-sports competitions. Moreover, we are highly honored to have participated in and co-organized the National Team Trials. By hosting this 'T-Matrix Cup,' we hope to further contribute toward the development of the e-sports industry throughout China."
About C Y Foundation Group Limited
The C Y Foundation is an interactive digital entertainment company that provides quality entertainment across China. It is dedicated to organizing and hosting P2P prize tournaments throughout mainland China. The C Y Foundation also operates a national electronic tournament platform that is promoted through a network of Internet cafes, and organizes the International Entertainment Festival (IEF), Asia's premier annual e-sports tournament. IEF offers an online platform dedicated to daily tournaments at: http://www.iefgames.com .
Website: http://www.cyfoundation.com
About China's E-sport National Team Trial
China's E-sport National Team Trial, organized by the General Administration of Sports, is the official national e-sport representative team trial. The National Team Trial was held from 20 May to 23 May 2010 at the China International Exhibition Centre, Beijing, with the individual winners and winning teams automatically joining the National E-sport team. The National Team Trial employs new game styles, and enforces a strict vetting process in selection of player to represent China.
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