Due to the sudden health problems of Leonardo "zmb" Toledo, the Vikings KR team had to withdraw from the United21 South America Season 2 tournament. The team was scheduled to face Galorys in a crucial playoff match on Monday, but those plans fell through. The situation is attracting the attention of not only fans, but also experts of the cybersports scene, as Vikings KR were one of the favorites of the tournament.
Causes and consequences
Early Monday morning, Leonardo "zmb" Toledo started having serious stomach problems, which required immediate medical intervention. The player was hospitalized in Rio de Janeiro and medics recommended that he take a break. This unexpected situation forced the Vikings KR team to withdraw from further participation in the tournament. This is a serious blow for the team as they were performing well and had every chance of making a successful playoff run.
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Tournament progress and current results
At the time of their exit from the tournament, Vikings KR had already defeated Galorys, but due to a conflict with qualifying for ESL Challenger Atlanta, the team was unable to play eSports Recife for first place in the group. This left Vikings KR at the bottom of Group D. Notably, Vikings KR is not the only team to leave the tournament due to scheduling issues. Earlier, Bounty Hunters also withdrew from the competition.
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— Vikings KR (@VikingsKR) August 5, 2024
No começo do dia nosso capitão teve um desconforto intestinal e por solicitação médica foi necessário se ausentar de atividades. Devido a isso, optamos por não jogar o confronto versus a @galorysgg e nos despedir da @OfUnited21.#GOVKR 🩷⚔️ pic.twitter.com/qgRK9uGg8C
Seven teams have now qualified for the playoffs: KRÜ and Patins da Ferrari from Group A, 9z Academy and Case from Group C, eSports Recife and Galorys from Group D, and Dusty Roots. The last playoff spot will be played on Tuesday between BESTIA and Intense.
Importance of the events
The Vikings KR situation emphasizes the importance of player health and schedule planning in eSports tournaments. This event may be a reason to reconsider the rules and conditions for teams to participate in major competitions. Vikings KR representatives are expected to provide additional comments on the team's future plans and the health status of Leonardo "zmb" Toledo in the coming days.
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