The suspension, announced by the VALORANT Challengers Malaysia and Singapore circuit, has stirred controversy and prompted a response from JayH himself.
In a statement released on April 30, the tournament organizer cited a thorough compliance review that pointed to JayH’s alleged involvement in match-fixing prior to his participation in the VALORANT Challengers League (VCL) 2024 Malaysia/Singapore: Split 1.
Official Statement: Jayh from Disguised is receiving provisional suspension from VCT MYSG due to suspicion of match-fixing during the tournament. Fair play and integrity are paramount in our competitions.
#VCTMYSG #VALORANTChallengers #MYSG #Valorant #VCT pic.twitter.com/hrryWPWjDX
— VALORANT Challengers Malaysia & Singapore (@valesports_mysg) April 30, 2024
Consequently, JayH has been suspended from all Riot Games esports events and third-party tournaments until further notice, pending review and adjudication.
JayH promptly refuted the allegations, asserting his innocence and expressing concern over the damage to his reputation, particularly noting the lack of prior communication from the organizers regarding the investigation.
The player emphasized his willingness to cooperate with the ongoing inquiries.
Following JayH’s response, the league confirmed that they had initiated communication with him regarding the issue, giving him 48 hours to respond to the allegations.
However, the exact instances of alleged match-fixing remain unclear, with Riot Games only specifying that it occurred before the VALORANT Challengers 2024 Malaysia and Singapore circuit.
This suspension comes amid a broader discussion about the handling of such allegations in esports.
Notably, while JayH’s suspension is provisional, the consequences of such allegations can have long-lasting effects on a player’s career and reputation.
Moreover, the situation parallels a previous case in the same league involving another player, highlighting the increasing scrutiny on integrity in esports competitions.
As investigations continue, the esports community awaits further developments and potential clarifications from Riot Games regarding the outcome of their review.
]]>The 31-year old announced the complete roster on his Twitter page as the team looks to feature in the soon-to-begin Valorant Challengers open qualifier.
The team consists of former T1 in-game leader Joshua ��steel�� Nissan, Damion ��XXiF�� Cook, Drake ��Exalt�� Branly, Joseph ��clear�� Allen, and Amgalan ��Genghsta�� Nemekhbayar. The team will be led by head coach Kyle ��OCEAN�� O��Brien. The core of the team including Exalt, XXiF, and Genghsta, along with coach OCEAN, had previously competed together on the Knights team in 2022.
The Knights franchise has decided to shift its focus from competing in North American Valorant to running the NA Valorant Challengers League. This league serves as the official second tier of Valorant in North America, below the VCT Americas League. The franchise had earlier this week extended direct invitations to G2, M80, Shopify Rebellion, TSM, The Guard, and FaZe Clan to participate in the main event of the NA Valorant Challengers League.
Now that the deals for Disguised have been finalized, the team will be looking to reach the NA Valorant Challengers League through the open qualifier, which is scheduled to commence on January 9. While making it to the Valorant Challengers League would be great, the team is ultimately looking to make its way to Ascension. The franchise will be competing against other teams in the hopes of becoming one of the six open qualifier teams to reach the league through the open qualifier.
The open qualifier for the NA Valorant Challengers League will be held in two brackets. The first bracket will run from January 9 to January 13, and the top four teams will advance to the league. The second bracket, known as the “last chance” qualifier, will take place from January 17 to January 22 and will advance two teams to the league.
Peradventure the team makes its way to the league, Disguised will be competing against some of the top tier franchises like G2, TSM, and FaZe Clan, who failed to secure a partnered spot on the Riot Games 30 teams list. League play for the NA VALORANT Challengers League begins on February 1 and will consist of two splits, with a mid-season invitational and playoffs.
Disguised Toast has built up a large following on his Twitch stream and YouTube channel, where he primarily plays and streams Valorant. He is known for his humorous personality and engaging commentary, and has attracted a devoted fan base. His foray into professional Valorant is likely to attract even more attention to the team and the league, as his followers tune in to see how Disguised performs against some of the top teams in the region.
The announcement of Disguised��s roster has been highly anticipated, as speculation about which players would be joining the team had been swirling for some time. Many fans will be excited to see how the team performs in the open qualifiers and if it is successful in the NA Valorant Challengers League. It will be interesting to see if Disguised can make a splash in the professional Valorant scene and potentially ascend to the top tier VCT Americas League.
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