According to Esports Insider, for the first time in Dota 2 history, zero Chinese teams have qualified for the top eight of The International, with Xtreme Gaming, Vici Gaming, and Team Resilience exiting TI15 in the group stage. This is particularly notable as TI15 is being hosted in Shanghai, China's home turf.
Esports Insider reports that China's absence from the playoffs may not be surprising to those who have been following the professional scene throughout the season, as the region has been on the decline over the past few years and has reached an all-time low in 2026. The outlet notes that the most concerning part is that players may not be motivated anymore, and stakeholders in the scene have made questionable decisions.
Esports Insider specifically mentions Xtreme Gaming, which was directly invited to TI15 but bombed out of the group stage with a 1-4 record. The outlet states that this performance was not great, especially considering they were supposed to be the Chinese representatives securing a strong finish on home soil.
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