TL;DR
- Bali Major faced significant infrastructure issues including half-empty venues and inadequate weather protection
- Player booths were completely opaque, preventing audience connection with competitors
- Gaimers Gladiators emerged victorious after navigating both upper and lower bracket challenges
- The $500,000 prize pool event determined International 2023 qualifiers
- Professional players reported mixed experiences with booth conditions and audio isolation
On-site correspondent Polina Mashina provides exclusive visual documentation from the IO Esports Bali Dota 2 Major 2023, capturing concerning aspects of the tournament’s physical setup during the final competitive phase.
Photographic evidence reveals disappointing fan turnout with numerous vacant seats throughout the venue, suggesting limited local engagement with the prestigious esports competition.
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The temporary canopy structure covering the competition area provides insufficient defense against tropical downpours or angled precipitation. Russian broadcasting veteran Yaroslav “NS” Kuznetsov previously highlighted this vulnerability, noting that severe weather conditions could force relocation to hotel facilities. Mashina adds that the framework emits audible creaking noises during windy conditions, raising additional safety concerns.
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The competition booths, while potentially offering weather shielding for participants, present significant visibility problems. Community caster NS confirmed the exterior glass panels are entirely non-transparent, completely blocking spectator views of the competing athletes.
Despite these issues, veteran player Solo expressed satisfaction with the booth arrangements, highlighting their comfort features and air conditioning systems. The primary concern identified involves potential audio leakage where competitors might overhear commentary without proper noise-canceling headphones.
The championship weekend unfolds from July 7 through July 9 at the premium resort location, with six remaining squads competing for both the trophy and DPC points qualifying for The International 2023.
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Standings
Liquid2LGD1
LGD2TSpirit1
Action Checklist
- Evaluate venue infrastructure for both spectator comfort and player performance needs
- Analyze bracket progression to identify team momentum patterns
- Review audio-visual setup for optimal competitive integrity
- Document weather protection measures for outdoor esports venues
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