Asian Games’ 2022 edition has turned out to be a monumental event even before its opening ceremony, and the reason is the inclusion of seven Esports titles as medal events. Several Asian countries are all set to compete in the medal events for titles like Arena of Valor, EA Sports FC Online, Peace Elite (PUBG Mobile), Dota 2, and more.
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As mentioned, Dota 2 is going to be one of the seven Esports medal events at the 19th edition of the pan-Asia multi-sport tournament. The matches for the Dota 2 medal event will follow a simpler chronology, starting with group stages. Players will have to fight hard in quarter and semi-finals before reaching the third-place match and finals.
For better clarity on the timings and organization of matches, readers can find the Asian Games 2022 Dota 2 Day Wise Schedule in the following section:
Asian Games 2022 Dota 2 Day Wise Schedule (2nd October)
The Esports medal events will kick off with Arena of Valor (event-specific variant) and EA Sports FC Online (formerly FIFA Online 4) on 24 September, a day after the opening ceremony of the 19th edition. However, Dota 2 fans will have to wait until the 29th to witness their favorite Esports event, which will conclude on 2 October with the finals.
Here’s a look at the timings of Dota 2 matches scheduled to happen on 2 October 2023:
- Bronze medal match – 14:00 (GMT + 08:00)
- Final – 19:00 (GMT + 08:00)
Interestingly, an Indian team for Dota 2 (Finished at 9) will also be seen at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Here are the names of athletes who will be seen in action during Dota 2 matches:
- Darshan Bata as Captain
- Krish Gupta
- Abhishek Yadav
- Ketan Goyal
- Shubham Goli
The Asian Games broadcast is accessible via Sony LIV (application & website) and Sony Sports Network TV channels in India.
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