The M6 World Championship for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) is just around the corner, and the slot allocation for both the Main Stage and Wild Card has been announced. However, a significant point of contention has arisen: Nepali teams have been excluded from this prestigious tournament.
Slot Allocation Breakdown
From the images provided, the slot allocation for the M6 World Championship is divided into two stages:
1.Main Stage Slot Allocation:
- Indonesia, Philippines, and Malaysia dominate with two slots each.
- Singapore, Cambodia, Myanmar, and North America secure one slot each.
- The remaining slots are distributed among regions like EECA, Türkiye, LATAM, MENA, and China, each getting one slot.
- Notably, a Wild Card slot is reserved, possibly for a team from a region not directly represented.
2. Wild Card Slot Allocation:
- The Wild Card slots are more diverse, with one slot each for regions like EECA, Türkiye, LATAM, MENA, China, Mongolia, Mekong, and one "TBD" slot, which leaves some hope for teams that might still get a chance.
No Slots for Nepali Teams: A Missed Opportunity?
The exclusion of Nepali teams raises several questions. Nepal has shown potential in the esports scene, particularly in regional tournaments. The omission from the M6 World Championship might suggest that the organizers do not yet consider Nepali teams competitive enough at the global level. However, this decision could be seen as a missed opportunity to promote esports in Nepal and encourage the growth of the gaming community.
Wildcard: A Glimmer of Hope?
While Nepali teams did not receive a direct slot in the Main Stage or Wild Card allocation, there is a "TBD" slot in the Wild Card stage. This slot leaves the door open for last-minute inclusions or perhaps a play-in tournament. Whether Nepali teams can secure this spot remains to be seen.
The M6 World Championship is shaping up to be a highly competitive event, with strong teams from well-established regions. However, the absence of Nepali teams is disappointing for fans and players alike. Whether this will motivate the Nepali gaming community to push harder for future championships or lead to changes in slot allocation in the next tournament cycle is yet to be seen. For now, all eyes are on the Wild Card stage, where there is still a slim chance for an underdog story to emerge.