PUBG Mobile team Alpha 7 issues response over allegations of drug use
A few days back, Rise Esports CEO Geison implied that players of Alpha 7 Esports were using performance-enhancing drugs during official tournaments. He suggested some pros were using a stimulant called Venvanse, used to treat ADHD. It increases alertness and improves mood. The matter is under investigation by Tencent since Venvanse is banned by most sports/esports federations worldwide.
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Geison posted on his Instagram (Portuguese to English translation):
He further added:
In response, Alpha7 Esports has said it will take legal action against some members of the community who slandered the company and spoke outside the investigation. Additionally, they stated that they would cooperate fully with the officials until the matter was resolved.
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Alpha 7 said in their statement:
They added:
PUBG MOBILE Esports has also taken cognizance of the matter and responded (Portuguese to English translation):
Alpha7 Esports PUBG Mobile roster:
1) Carrilho
2) Swaguin
3) Mafioso
4) Revo
Alpha7 has been one of the best teams not just in Brazil but the whole of the Americas. The team has won both seasons of the PUBG Mobile Pro League: Brazil 2021 and were also the champions of PMPL: Americas Championship Season 2.
Apart from that, they have won America's Elite League, PUBG Mobile World Invitational West, and PUBG Mobile National Championship Brazil 2021. The team was among the top ten of the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2021.
Alpha7 is also leading the league stages after Week 1 of PMPL: Brazil 2022 Spring. The league stage will continue till April 17, followed by Grand Finals scheduled to take place between April 22 and 24.
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It is the first such incident in the history of PUBG Mobile esports. Fans will have to
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