Home-grown Team Flash going regional to secure e-sports talent

The interest in e-sports is rising in Singapore, but the local scene is seen to be lagging behind those in the United States, Europe and neighbouring countries Thailand and Indonesia. And drawing a full-time salary is the exception rather than the norm for e-sports players here. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
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SINGAPORE - For home-grown e-sports organisation Team Flash, the goal is not just to groom players of regional calibre, but to stand on the regional stage.

This means not limiting itself to taking on local teams or players, explained Flash's chief executive officer Terence Ting.

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