Chinese qualifying attracted a record number of teams on their way to RMR in Shanghai

The RMR Shanghai Major qualifiers in Asia have started with impressive numbers, especially in China, where 8643 teams have registered to compete and this is not the final figure, as today is the last day of registration.

This is significantly higher than previous tournaments and promises an exciting and long fight to qualify for the Chinese indoor qualifiers.

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More teams - more competition

For many teams, this tournament is a chance to prove themselves on the international stage. In the long run, 43,215 players will fight for five spots in the closed Chinese qualifier, where such titans as TYLOO, Rare Atom and CatEvil are already waiting for them. It is noteworthy that only 3,186 teams participated in the Copenhagen Major qualifier, which makes the current tournament twice as big.

Differences in Asian regions

Not all Asian regions are showing the same enthusiasm. Only nine teams registered for the Arab qualifier, with former Kjaerbye team, JiJieHao, standing out. These numbers show the significant differences in team activity across the continent.

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Conclusion

This massive participation in the Chinese qualifier reflects the growing interest in esports in the region and reinforces the importance of the upcoming Shanghai Major. The tournament promises to be one of the most competitive and entertaining events in the world of esports.