The sixth day of the VALORANT Game Changers Championship 2024 took place, featuring an intense lower bracket quarterfinal match between Japan's ZETA DIVISION and Brazil's champions, MIBR. The match ended with a decisive 2-0 victory for MIBR, leaving ZETA DIVISION in 6th place for the tournament.

On the first map, Ascent, one moment caught the audience's attention. After defusing the spike, MIBR player srN shot at the opposing team's spray painted on the wall. This gesture drew a wave of criticism from the community, with many interpreting it as a sign of disrespect and provocation towards ZETA DIVISION.

A notable aspect of MIBR roster is the inclusion of two transgender players, including srN. Transgender players are also featured on teams like FlyQuest RED and Shopify Rebellion. However, the participation of transgender players in women’s tournaments has sparked debates about their impact on competitive fairness. As a result, the organizers disabled the chat on the official YouTube broadcast and restricted Twitch chat to emoji-only messages.

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These events have ignited lively discussions within the VALORANT community. Players and fans are debating topics such as gender equality, sportsmanship, and mutual respect among competitors.

The VCT Game Changers program was created to support women and players of diverse genders, giving them opportunities to showcase their talents on the professional stage. Organizers emphasize the importance of inclusivity and diversity, stating their commitment to further developing the initiative and enhancing the principles of competitive fairness in the future.