FENNEL's MayR Selected for Japan National Team at Esports Nations Cup 2026
MayR's selection marks the first time a FENNEL player has made the Japan national roster for this new biennial international competition, with Japan entering the Asian qualifiers for a chance at the $1.5 million prize pool main event.
Reporting from 1 sources: ASCII.jp.
MayR, a member of FENNEL's League of Legends division, has been selected for the Japan national roster in the League of Legends division of the Esports Nations Cup 2026. He is the only FENNEL player on the team. Japan will compete in the Asian qualifiers starting June 19, aiming for a spot in the main tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this November.
MayR joined FENNEL's League of Legends division in 2026 and has been active in the domestic top league LJL. The Japan national team will play its first match against Mongolia on June 20. The Asian qualifiers exclude China, South Korea, and Chinese Taipei, with only the top two teams advancing to the main tournament in Riyadh from November 21 to 29. FENNEL operates esports divisions across 10 titles and has a total social media following of 4.8 million.
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