T1 made history once again by winning the League of Legends World Championship 2024, defending their title for the second time in a row with the same roster. This victory is even more meaningful because T1 became the first team to win Worlds twice in a row without making any roster changes. This achievement proves that teamwork and hard work are the main keys to achieving success in the world of esports.
T1’s coach, Kim “kkOma” Jeong-gyun, who returned to lead the team after leaving them for a while, expressed his gratitude. “We have the best players in the world, and I feel very lucky to be a part of this team,” said kkOma proudly. This victory is proof that T1 is still a very dominant team, despite facing many doubts throughout the season.
Returning to T1 after some time, kkOma revealed his main motivation. “I’ve been in esports for many years. Although I’ve worked at T1 before, I felt a strong urge to come back and experience the environment that shaped me. Moreover, I really wanted to work with Faker again. He was a big motivation for me to come back,” he said. Faker, who is considered one of the best League of Legends players of all time, has indeed played a significant role in the team’s success.
Although T1 had a difficult start to the season, with criticism coming after several losses, kkOma remained confident that his team could bounce back. “I don’t really listen to outside criticism. A long season like this is bound to be full of wins and losses. The key is to perform at the right time and learn from your mistakes,” kkOma explained. And in the end, T1 was able to dispel all doubters and emerge as world champions.
T1 also became the first team to win back-to-back world titles with the same roster, an incredible achievement in the highly competitive world of esports. When asked about possible roster changes in the future, kkOma answered cautiously, “That’s a difficult question to answer right now. We just won worlds, and our focus is to continue to perform as well as we can.”
In closing, kkOma expressed his gratitude to T1’s fans. “I want to thank all the fans who have always supported us, whether we win or lose. We will continue to give our best for you and try to make you proud,” he said.
With this win, T1 is even more solid as a dominant force in League of Legends esports, and with a coach like kkOma continuing to develop the team’s potential, T1’s future is bright.
