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This Paris Olympian is Immortal rank in Dota 2
This Paris Olympian is Immortal rank in Dota 2
Kennedy Caacbay,
ABS-CBN News
Published Aug 12, 2024 06:00 AM PHT
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Updated Aug 12, 2024 02:19 PM PHT
Fil-Ivorian fencer Maxine Esteban in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Photo from her Instagram account
Fil-Ivorian fencer Maxine Esteban in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Photo from her Instagram accountMANILA – Paris 2024 Olympian Maxine Esteban not only excels in fencing, but she is also superb at playing the computer game Dota 2.
MANILA – Paris 2024 Olympian Maxine Esteban not only excels in fencing, but she is also superb at playing the computer game Dota 2.
The World No. 27 fencer revealed recently that, aside from fencing, she's also spending time playing Dota 2 and has achieved the Immortal rank, the game's highest medal.
The World No. 27 fencer revealed recently that, aside from fencing, she's also spending time playing Dota 2 and has achieved the Immortal rank, the game's highest medal.
Asked what roles she plays in the game, Esteban said she's playing support and midlaner and likes to use the heroes Windranger, Witch Doctor, and Ogre Magi.
Asked what roles she plays in the game, Esteban said she's playing support and midlaner and likes to use the heroes Windranger, Witch Doctor, and Ogre Magi.
The foilist, who represented Ivory Coast in the Paris Games, said she started playing during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was her father who taught the younger Esteban to play.
The foilist, who represented Ivory Coast in the Paris Games, said she started playing during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was her father who taught the younger Esteban to play.
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"[Nag-start ako maglaro] during pandemic. Kasi 'yung daddy ko, nagdo-Dota. So tinuruan niya ako mag-Dota. 'Yun 'yung family bonding namin," Esteban told ABS-CBN News during watch brand Casio G-Shock's launch event on Friday at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.
"[Nag-start ako maglaro] during pandemic. Kasi 'yung daddy ko, nagdo-Dota. So tinuruan niya ako mag-Dota. 'Yun 'yung family bonding namin," Esteban told ABS-CBN News during watch brand Casio G-Shock's launch event on Friday at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.
"During COVID, walang training nung time na 'yon. So the whole day kami naglalaro."
"During COVID, walang training nung time na 'yon. So the whole day kami naglalaro."
The grind didn't stop for Esteban as she achieved the peak of ranked matchmaking points that time. "Everyday kami naglalaro, hanggang 5 a.m.," she said.
The grind didn't stop for Esteban as she achieved the peak of ranked matchmaking points that time. "Everyday kami naglalaro, hanggang 5 a.m.," she said.
"Every time na naglalaro kami, super happy kami. It's one of my most memorable moments in my life."
"Every time na naglalaro kami, super happy kami. It's one of my most memorable moments in my life."
Esteban also shared that she also plays Mobile Legends: Bang Bang with her sister, Mia.
Esteban also shared that she also plays Mobile Legends: Bang Bang with her sister, Mia.
Guess what—she also achieved the best medal in that video game, the Mythic rank at 10 stars.
Guess what—she also achieved the best medal in that video game, the Mythic rank at 10 stars.
"Kasi sa Germany, 'pag wala kaming magawa, 'pag nagre-rest kami from training, naglalaro kami."
"Kasi sa Germany, 'pag wala kaming magawa, 'pag nagre-rest kami from training, naglalaro kami."
The Philippine-born foilist bowed out of the Games after loss to French bet Pauline Ranvier, 7-15, in the table of 32 at women's individual foil competition on July 28.
The Philippine-born foilist bowed out of the Games after loss to French bet Pauline Ranvier, 7-15, in the table of 32 at women's individual foil competition on July 28.
Esteban had mixed emotions following the conclusion of her Olympic journey and told ABS-CBN News that "I always felt like I could win for them and make both my homes proud."
Esteban had mixed emotions following the conclusion of her Olympic journey and told ABS-CBN News that "I always felt like I could win for them and make both my homes proud."
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