It was on Sunday that e-sports star Chung Ng Wai during an interview that was broadcast live proclaimed "liberate Hong Kong, our revolution of the day!" Wearing a gas mask. And the fact that the player expressed his support for the protesters in Hong Kong has had consequences.
On Tuesday, Blizzard announced that Ng Wai will be suspended from the gaming company's tournament Hearthstone Grandmasters from now and a year ahead. He is also not allowed to keep his prize money for the season, writes Business Insider.
The reason is that the player, by taking a political position, has broken the rules of the tournament. However, Chung Ng Wai believes that it is his duty to disclose what is happening in the country.
“I know what my actions mean. It can cause great harm, even for my personal safety in real life. But it is my duty to say something about the conflict, ”Ng Wai commented to Inven Global.