South Korea Wins Second Straight League of Legends Gold at Asian Games
South Korea has retained its Asian Games League of Legends title after defeating Chinese Taipei 3-0 in the final of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 competition.
The victory gives South Korea its second consecutive gold medal in League of Legends after the title made its Asian Games debut at Hangzhou. The final was played at Aichi Sky Expo near Nagoya on October 2.
The result also gave Lee Sang-hyeok, better known as Faker, his second Asian Games gold medal.
A clean run through the tournament
South Korea completed the competition without dropping a game.
The team defeated Chinese Taipei in a decisive final, continuing the country’s strong record in international League of Legends competition.
The roster included Lee Sang-hyeok, Choi Woo-je, Kim Geon-woo, Ryu Min-seok, Kim Gun-boo and Lee Min-hyung.
Faker’s role was particularly notable because he did not start the final, with the team using another lineup on stage while the veteran remained involved with the squad.
Another gold for South Korean esports
The League of Legends title was part of a broader medal haul for South Korea at the 2026 Asian Games.
The country finished the esports programme with two gold medals, one silver and two bronze medals across five events.
The results underline the country’s continued depth across different competitive gaming disciplines.
South Korea has developed one of the world’s most established esports infrastructures, particularly around League of Legends, where professional competition has existed for more than a decade.
The Asian Games give esports a different platform
The significance of the tournament extends beyond the individual title.
Esports at the Asian Games operates under national representation rather than the club-based system that dominates professional leagues.
Players who normally compete for different organisations become teammates under national colours.
This creates a different type of competition and gives esports visibility alongside traditional sports.
The 2026 edition also demonstrated the popularity of mobile and PC esports across Asia, with several titles included in the official programme.
Faker’s continuing international record
Faker’s involvement adds another historical dimension to the result.
He was part of the South Korean team that won gold at the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou, meaning the latest victory gives him two Asian Games titles.
His presence also demonstrates the longevity possible at the highest level of professional esports.
While many competitive gaming careers are relatively short, Faker has remained a major figure in League of Legends for more than a decade.
What comes next
The Asian Games title provides South Korea with another international trophy, but the country’s professional players will soon return to their respective club environments.
For League of Legends, the focus now moves toward the remainder of the global competitive season.
The Asian Games result nevertheless adds another chapter to the game’s development as an international competitive discipline.
South Korea’s second consecutive gold also reinforces the country’s position as one of the central forces in League of Legends esports, while the national-team format demonstrates how established esports titles can operate within a major multi-sport event.
