Team South Korea Wins League of Legends 2026 Asian Games

Worlds 2026 storylines are heating up, and the LCK just grabbed another major accomplishment before the tournament kicks into high gear. Team South Korea, featuring Zeus, Canyon, Faker, Zeka, Gumayusi, and Keria, has just won the 2026 League of Legends Asian Games. Here’s a recap.

Team South Korea Has Won the 2026 Asian Games Grand Final

On October 2, 2026, Team South Korea won the League of Legends Asian Games in a 3-0 Grand Final sweep against Team Chinese Taipei / Taiwan. The games, which occur every four years, are one of the most significant League of Legends esports distinctions outside official Riot-sponsored tournaments.

The win means South Korea defends its previous title in Hangzhou 2022, now holding a two-year win streak. The Team South Korea roster includes plenty of well-known faces from the LCK: players from Hanwha Life Esports, Gen.G, and T1 all made appearances. Zeus, Canyon, Zeka, Gumayusi, and Keria are on the main lineup, and Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-Hyeok served as a sub. Meanwhile, JDG, CTBC Flying Oyster, Ground Zero Gaming, and Deep Cross Gaming took the second-place prize.

Throughout the Group Stage, Faker appeared multiple times. For example, viewers saw him in the India-South Korea faceoff on September 29. Here, he reunited with former T1 teammate Gumayusi. Zeka shifted to the starting midlaner role for the Playoffs, dropping a sizable 19/4/27 overall scoreline in the Grand Final.

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Republic of Korea wins gold! 🥇✨
Congratulations🎉#アジア競技大会 #愛知名古屋2026 pic.twitter.com/7H6NS2l1Se

— 第20回アジア競技大会(2026/愛知・名古屋) (@AsianGames_2026) October 2, 2026

Korean National Police Agency Congratulates Faker

Earlier this year, South Korea had recognized Faker with a government title. After winning the Cheongnyong medal, South Korea’s highest athletic distinction, the esports pro received an ‘Honorary Police Officer’ title.

In his role, Faker is a Cyber Gambling Public Relations Ambassador. His main duty is to promote healthy online habits and warn citizens about gambling dangers.

Following the Team South Korea win, the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) sent out a statement saying:

“To the Legendary Figure of Korean eSports, Honorary Police Officer Faker, we sincerely congratulate you on winning the gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.”

대한민국 e스포츠의 전설, 페이커 명예경찰관께

2026 아이치·나고야 아시안게임
금메달 획득을 진심으로 축하합니다.

페이커 명예경찰관은 이번 대회에서도
변함없이 뛰어난 기량을 보여주며
대한민국 e스포츠의 저력을
다시 한번 세계에 증명하셨습니다.

성실함과 노력으로 일궈낸 값진 성취는… pic.twitter.com/pAXCnS0owP

— 대한민국 경찰청 (@polinlove) October 2, 2026

“Honorary Police Officer Faker, in this competition as well, demonstrated unwavering outstanding skill, once again proving to the world the strength of Korean eSports. We wish for Honorary Police Officer Faker’s future to be filled with health and happiness.”

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