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Saudi Gazette
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Saudi Gazette
EDward Gaming fails to qualify for Masters Toronto
The ES TIMES — In a surprising development, EDward Gaming (EDG), the 2024 VALORANT Champions champion, failed to qualify for Masters Toronto, the second international stop of the VCT 2025 season. Despite a strong performance during the group stage at VCT China Stage 1, topping their group, their qualifying campaign fell short of expectations. A defeat to XLG Esports in the upper bracket semifinals relegated them to the lower bracket, where they defeated Dragon Ranger 2-1 but were eliminated after another 2-1 loss to Bilibili Gaming. This defeat ended EDG's hopes of reaching Masters Toronto and denied them the opportunity to improve on their third-place finish at Masters Bangkok earlier this year. With EDG absent from the event, Bilibili Gaming, Wolves Esports, and XLG Esports will carry China's hopes at Masters Toronto, scheduled for June 7-22, 2025. EDG, considered one of the strongest Chinese teams in VALORANT, entered the 2025 season aiming to build on their Champions 2024 achievement. Their absence from Masters Toronto puts additional pressure on them ahead of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, where VALORANT will make its event debut. The powerful Chinese team is currently participating in the VALORANT China Evolution Series Act 2, part of the Asian Champions League. The top two teams from this tournament will qualify for the Esports World Cup. Looking ahead, EDG's next major international opportunity will be VALORANT Champions 2025. China will be represented by four teams: the top two teams from VCT China Stage 2, and the top two teams based on ranking points. EDG still leads by 10 points, but their position could be threatened if other Chinese teams deliver strong results in Toronto.
Hospitality Net
23-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Erin Juhl has been appointed Design Director at EDG Singapore Office
Hospitality design and branding studio EDG adds another high-caliber design talent to their Singapore office with the appointment of Erin Juhl as design director. Erin will be leading the team to deliver thoughtful, experience-driven luxury and lifestyle hospitality design. Erin's strength lies in translating brand stories into environments that leave lasting impressions—from bold visual statements to nuanced details that elevate the guest experience. Erin holds a BFA in Interior Design from the School of Visual Arts, New York, and an MA in Interior and Spatial Design from Chelsea College of Art & Design in London. Originally from the U.S., Erin has spent the majority of her professional career in Asia, leading projects across Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Macau. Her portfolio includes work for some of the region's most respected hospitality names including Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Shangri-La, IHG, and Indigo. Along the way, she has developed strong, trusted relationships with clients across the region. Erin joins EDG at a time of continued growth for the Singapore office. Recent projects include the 25hours Hotel The Oddbird, Jakarta and the revamped W Maldives. In the back half of 2025, the office will see the unveiling of Chatterbox Café at MGM Macau, JW Marriott Surat, two Trident Hotels in Mumbai, a luxury resort in the Maldives, and three new standalone restaurants in Singapore.
