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New Straits Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Selangor Red Giants ready to roar into Mid Season Cup defence
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor Red Giants (SRG. OG) believe they have matured into a stronger, more composed team as they prepare to defend their Mid Season Cup (MSC) title at the eSports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 23-Aug 2. The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) powerhouse made history by winning the MSC on debut in Riyadh last year. Coach Michael Angelo Bocado, better known as Arcadia, knows the road to a second title will be far tougher. The Filipino tactician believes his players have grown significantly since that historic win, with their maturity evident in their recent Mobile Legends: MPL Malaysia (MPL MY) campaign, where they secured a third consecutive league title last month. "We're ready for the MSC mission," said Bocado at the Malaysia Esports Accelerator Programme (MEAP) launch at the ESI Hub, Spacerubix in Puchong on Thursday. "We've had enough time to adapt to the meta and are now very confident in our understanding of the game. "There's a huge difference from last year — then, it was our first international event together, and we lacked experience. Now, we're calmer, more seasoned, and we know what to expect at this level." SRG. OG are among nine Malaysian eSports teams to receive MEAP funding, ranging from RM5,000 to RM40,000, to help cover costs for international tournaments. Other MLBB recipients include Homebois and Navi eSports, while Nova eSports, Black Shrew eSports, and Alpha Gaming (Honor of Kings) also received support. Homebois will compete in the eFootball Championship Open in Japan, WPS Hariz will feature in the IESF World Esports Championship, and Axle Sports will represent Malaysia at the Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship. Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim said eSports has evolved beyond leisure into a billion-ringgit industry. "MEAP reflects the government's commitment to supporting local talent on the global stage," said Adam. "The programme does not just focus on gameplay but also addresses the mental and physical wellbeing of players. "We'll expand MEAP to include other titles like Tekken 8, Street Fighter, and Tetris — even if they don't have official competitions. "Any Malaysian representing the country internationally remains eligible for MEAP support. We won't let our talents miss these opportunities."
The Sun
15-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
SRG.OG clinch third straight MPLMY title with 4-0 win
SELANGOR Red Giants ( concluded the 15th season of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Malaysia Professional League (MPLMY) in style with a stunning 4-0 victory over Homebois in the Best of Seven Grand Final held today. Even sweeter, this marks a third consecutive esports title for since their championship win in Season 13. In the match, SRG, led by Michael Angelo Bocado (Arcadia), got off to a strong start by completely dominating the first game, securing victory within 14 minutes. They maintained the momentum from the second to fourth games, successfully defending their championship title for the third consecutive time. Arcadia said today's victory was the result of the team's collective effort and dedication, including sacrificing their holidays last week to prepare for the Grand Final. 'I want to thank all my players and coaching staff, because you know, holiday last week — to be honest, we were not on holiday. 'We needed to make sacrifices to make sure we succeeded in our goal. Very thankful to them,' he said.
The Sun
15-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
SRG.OG dominate MPLMY season 15 final, complete hat-trick
SELANGOR Red Giants ( concluded the 15th season of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Malaysia Professional League (MPLMY) in style with a stunning 4-0 victory over Homebois in the Best of Seven Grand Final held today. Even sweeter, this marks a third consecutive esports title for since their championship win in Season 13. In the match, SRG, led by Michael Angelo Bocado (Arcadia), got off to a strong start by completely dominating the first game, securing victory within 14 minutes. They maintained the momentum from the second to fourth games, successfully defending their championship title for the third consecutive time. Arcadia said today's victory was the result of the team's collective effort and dedication, including sacrificing their holidays last week to prepare for the Grand Final. 'I want to thank all my players and coaching staff, because you know, holiday last week — to be honest, we were not on holiday. 'We needed to make sacrifices to make sure we succeeded in our goal. Very thankful to them,' he said.
Barnama
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
SRG.OG Dominate MPLMY Season 15 Final, Complete Hat-trick
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Selangor Red Giants ( concluded the 15th season of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Malaysia Professional League (MPLMY) in style with a stunning 4-0 victory over Homebois in the Best of Seven Grand Final held today. Even sweeter, this marks a third consecutive esports title for since their championship win in Season 13. In the match, SRG, led by Michael Angelo Bocado (Arcadia), got off to a strong start by completely dominating the first game, securing victory within 14 minutes.
New Straits Times
15-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Selangor Red Giants complete historic three-peat in MPL Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor Red Giants ( skipped Hari Raya Aidiladha celebrations and were rewarded with history. The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) juggernaut made it three league titles in a row after dismantling Homebois 4-0 in the MPL Malaysia (MPL MY) Season 15 Grand Final at Juara Stadium, Bukit Kiara, on Sunday. had edged Homebois 3-2 in a tense upper bracket final two weeks earlier, but there was no room for doubt in the final — just domination. Coach Michael Angelo Bocado, better known as Arcadia, said the team were determined to make a statement. "We wanted the sweep because the last time it was too close," said the Filipino coach. "We set a goal to show that the gap is wide. The team trained hard over the past two weeks and made sacrifices, including giving up their Raya break, to achieve this. "Even though we didn't play any matches before the final, we felt we had the momentum. I'm proud of how we performed, this is a glorious reward for our hard work." became the first team to win three consecutive MPL Malaysia league titles, having already made history last season as the first to win back-to-back crowns. Team co-founder Simon Lim lauded his players for bouncing back after their third-place finish at the M6 World Championships on home soil in December. "After the disappointment of M6, the boys said they wanted to improve. They were willing to put in the extra hours," said Simon. "This three-peat is a result of that hunger. "But we're not done yet. We've got a bigger challenge coming — to defend our Mid Season Cup (MSC) title. We'll take a week off to rest and then all focus goes to Riyadh." and Homebois will represent Malaysia at the Mid Season Cup x Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, next month.
