Bleed Esports, a Singaporean esports organisation, has made a significant statement of purpose by adding two of the most prominent Dota 2 players, iceiceice and DJ, to its squad for the forthcoming Dota Pro Circuit 2023 Tour 2.
Who are iceiceice and DJ?
Iceiceice, real name Daryl Koh Pei Xiang, is an experienced Dota 2 player with almost a decade of professional experience. He is recognised for his tremendous flexibility, frequently playing off-meta characters and devising his own distinct strategies. He's played for some of the scene's biggest names, including Fnatic, Mineski, and Evil Geniuses.
DJ, full name Djardel Jicko B. Mampusti, is a good support player who can play both attacking and defensive tactics. He has previously played for Fnatic and TNC Predator and is regarded as one of Southeast Asia's most skilled support players.
What does this mean for Bleed Esports?
The addition of iceiceice and DJ to the Bleed Esports roster is a significant boost for the organisation, which has been progressively establishing itself in the Southeast Asian Dota 2 scene. Bleed Esports is primed to become a significant competitor in the Dota Pro Circuit 2023 Tour 2 with the addition of these two elite players.
📢 THE LONG AWAITED ANNOUNCEMENT
— Bleed Esports (@ggBleed) March 3, 2023
Please join us in welcoming @iceiceicedota and @DjardelJicko to the team!
With this addition of the veteran offlane duo, our roster is complete as we prepare for the upcoming Spring DPC season. #GOBLEED #DPC #Dota2 pic.twitter.com/iJrEo4T8UE
What are their goals for the upcoming season?
Both iceiceice and DJ have stated their excitement about joining Bleed Esports and competing in the upcoming season. The team's goal will be to qualify for The International 2023, the year's largest Dota 2 competition with a prize pool of more than $40 million. With their combined skills and experience, iceiceice and DJ could well help Bleed Esports achieve this lofty goal.
Bleed Esports has made a bold move in signing iceiceice and DJ to their Dota 2 roster, and it remains to be seen how the team will perform in the upcoming season. However, one thing is certain: with these two star players on board, Bleed Esports is poised to make a significant impact in the Southeast Asian Dota 2 scene.
