The SIBOL team IESF PHOTO

The Philippines’ SIBOL team achieved an impressive victory at the IESF World Esports Championship 2023, securing the championship title in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournament.

In a thrilling best-of-five series against Indonesia, Team Philippines emerged victorious, claiming the lion’s share of the $100,000 prize pool.

This achievement marked SIBOL’s first flawless victory sweep, from the qualifiers to the Grand Finals, leaving Indonesia with runner-up honors.

The 2023 championship unfolded in Iași, Romania, where 16 international Mobile Legends: Bang Bang teams competed in the lower and upper brackets, all vying for the prestigious IESF MLBB champion title.

Saudi Arabia secured the third-place position, followed by Egypt in fourth. (ai/mnm)