The member of the Chinese Valorant team CHI66 has been issued a lifetime ban following disqualification from the tournament

According to an official source, one of the players from the Chinese team CHI66 used an unauthorized peripheral device during the VALORANT China National Competition: Season 1 tournament.

An unpleasant incident occurred at one of the official Valorant LAN tournaments in China. A player from the CHI66 team was caught using an illicit peripheral device right during the final games. The player has been punished with a lifetime ban and is prohibited from participating in any tournaments and events in China. Additionally, their teammates were stripped of their 3rd place ranking and a prize of 7,000 dollars that they earned during the competition.

This incident has sparked a strong reaction within the Valorant community. Many players and fans expressed disappointment that CHI66 chose to use an illicit device.

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The official source's statement does not specify the exact unauthorized peripheral device used by the CHI66 player. However, based on the context, it can be assumed that it was a device that provided an unfair advantage in the game.