SINGAPORE — Singapore claimed its first SEA Games e-sports gold medal on Thursday (May 11) after a controversial Valorant grand final in Phnom Penh.
Indonesia had initially forfeited the final to protest a decision made by tournament officials, handing the gold to Singapore. However, the organisers later awarded the two teams joint gold following a review.
Indonesia lodged a protest with the officials and later forfeited the match after deeming their response to be inadequate.
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