PLDT–Smart Omega
PLDT–Smart Omega, also simply known as Omega, is a Philippine franchise-based professional esports team which competes in The Nationals, the top esports league in the Philippines sanctioned by the eSports National Association of the Philippines. It was formed as a result of a partnership between esports team Sterling Global Dragons and corporate firms, PLDT Inc. and its mobile arm, Smart Communications.
Games | |
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Founded | February 2019 |
League | The Nationals |
Colors | Red, Green, Blue |
Parent group | PLDT Inc./Smart Communications Sterling Global Dragons |
History
Omega was officially launched by PLDT Inc. and its mobile arm, Smart Communications in February 2019. It is a collaboration of the private firms with Sterling Global Dragons[1] which competed in the Road to The Nationals, a tournament held by the Nationals league organizers in 2018 in order to provide a means for the pioneer teams of the league to scout players for their rosters.
The Sterling Global Dragons was the winner of the final Dota 2 tournament of the Road to The Nationals. They secured a 3-1 victory over Station 751 in the championship match of the final tournament which adopted a best-of-five series format.[2] The Dragons qualified for the final tournament of the Road to The Nationals twice. Initially they qualified through the tournament held in Manila. However, due to a roster change they had to forfeit their qualification spot to So Lucky team and qualified again for the final competition through the Cavite qualifiers.[3]
Rosters
The following consists of the rosters of Omega for the 2019 The Nationals season.
Dota 2
- Arron Charles Perez (Ronn)
- Jonas Samonte (Nasjo)
- Jaysie Garan (Yaj)
- Jinn Marrey Lamatao (Palos)
- Pedro de Paula (Efking)
Coach: Josef Brazal (JL`)
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer[1]
Mobile Legends: Unknown Dominance
- Chuck (tertsbalanghoy)
- Alexis (HirakoSenji)
- Rafael (r4pr4pr4p)
- Ernesto ([B]<3Rica)
- Jomar (ACM-jomarskibat)
- Don (DonSegunds)
- Regem (Dubid4pd4p)
- Justin (JSkore4n)
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer[1]
References
- "PLDT, Smart launch pro gaming team 'Omega' for country's first franchise-based esports league". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- "Sterling Global Dragons are Your Road to The NAtionals 2018 (DOTA 2) Champions". Mogul Arena. SEA Esports PTE LTD. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
- "Final competitors qualify for Road to The Nationals grand finals". ESPN. 20 October 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2018.