"When you love what you do, it shows in your performance": Team Secret on their consistent run during Honor of Kings Championship 2024 (Exclusive)
Team Secret were a tournament favorite in the recently concluded Honor of Kings Championship 2024. They qualified for the tournament as the second-best team from the Malaysian region. Their roster included popular players like Xuann, TainX, Shisan, Son, and YuHan. The team finished third in the event, earning $100,000.
Looking ahead, Team Secret aim to carry their strong form from the Honor of Kings Championship 2024 into future challenges.
Team Secret discuss Honor of Kings Championship 2024 experience
Sportskeeda recently had the opportunity to speak with Team Secret about their experience in the Honor of Kings Championship 2024. Here are excerpts from the interview.
Note: This interview was conducted when the tournament was still in progress.
Q. Team Secret is one of the biggest esports organizations in the world. How has your journey been representing the organization so far?
Team Secret: Playing for the org has been an incredible journey. The support from the organization and the opportunity to compete at such a high level has really pushed us to improve.
Competing in major tournaments and representing Team Secret on a global stage has been both challenging and rewarding.
Q. You have improved your performances from the Malaysia Qualifiers in the group stages where you topped the group. What has been your mantra for such consistent performances?
Team Secret: Positive mindset and consistency come from dedication to practice and learning from every match, win or lose. Teamwork, communication, and trust within the team are crucial. Staying humble and open to feedback helps the team grow, and we always remind ourselves to enjoy the game. When you love what you do, it shows in your performance.
Also Read: "It's been a win or learn mentality for our team": Boom Esports on their journey up to Honor of Kings Championship 2024.
Q. You have successfully reached the playoffs of the Honor of Kings Championship 2024. Which teams are you looking forward to facing the most?
Team Secret: Black Shrew Esport and Nova Esports because they are the top teams in every major tournament, with strong strategies and talented players. Competing against the best brings out the best in us, and we believe those matches will be both challenging and rewarding. Every matchup is an opportunity to learn and improve. We will give our best shot against them.
Q. TianX and Son have set the tournament on fire. What are your expectations from the duo during the playoffs?
Team Secret: TianX and Son have performed excellently so far, and we expect them to continue their impressive performances in the playoffs. They’ll be key to our success. Looking forward to seeing how they adapt to different strategies and counter our opponents. Overall, we believe they’ll play a crucial role in helping us push for victory!
Q. Any message to the fans supporting you throughout your journey?
Team Secret: To all our fans, thank you so much for your unwavering support! Your encouragement means the world to us and motivates us to give our best every match.
We’re on this journey together, and we’ll strive to make you proud. Keep believing in us, and let’s make some unforgettable memories this season!
The Honor of Kings esports scene has experienced a meteoric rise in the Malaysian region over the past few months. Team Secret's impressive third-place finish in the Honor of Kings Championship 2024 is expected to draw even more viewers to future esports tournaments and leagues in the region.