Not content to merely enter Dota 2 competition — long a goal for the organization — Talon Esports is seemingly bent on making an impact once there, as they announced an all-star caliber roster Tuesday headed by Tal “Fly” Aizik.
As a top performer for Evil Geniuses, Fly served as captain and helped the team finish third at The International 2018. Prior to that, the Israeli/Canadian was part of a series of first-place finishes with OG.
Former TNC Predator duo Kim “Gabbi” Villafuerte of the Philippines and Damien “kpii” Chok of Australia are joining the squad, as are Indonesian BOOM Esports players Brizio Adi “Hyde” Putra Budiana and Rafli Fathur “Mikoto” Rahman.
HELLLLLOOO @DOTA2 ??
HELLLLLOOO SEA ??
Mabuhay Philippines ????????Our new roster for DOTA 2. LETS GET IT ??@gabbidoto @mikoto347 @kpiidota @hydedota2 @talflyaizik #dota2 #SEA #SOARWITHTALON pic.twitter.com/NgT8Pv7E34
— TALON (@Talon__esports) November 16, 2021
Talon Esports is based in Hong Kong, though CEO Sean Zhang said that the new team will be based in the Philippines, competing in the Dota Pro Circuit via Southeast Asia (SEA).
–Field Level Media
