Introduction
2020 has been a rollercoaster year for the world， but the esports industry continues to flourish. This year has seen the emergence of several new esports stars， as well as the continued dominance of some fan-favorites. Let's take a look at some of the top esports players and events that define 2020.
Top Esports Players
First on our list is Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok， a League of Legends player from South Korea who plays for the team T1. Faker is widely regarded as one of the best mid laners in League of Legends history， and has helped lead T1 to numerous championships over the years.
Next up is S?ren "Bjergsen" Bjerg， a League of Legends player from Denmark who plays for the team Team SoloMid. Bjergsen has been a staple in the North American League of Legends scene for years， and his consistent play has earned him a reputation as one of the best players in the region.
There is also Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev， a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player from Ukraine who plays for the team Natus Vincere. His exceptional skill and clutch performances have made him a fan-favorite and one of the most feared players in the CS:GO scene.
Top Esports Events
The League of Legends World Championship (Worlds) is the biggest esports event of the year， and 2020 was no exception. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic， the event was still able to take place， albeit with no live audience. South Korean team DAMWON Gaming emerged as the champions， taking home the coveted Summoner's Cup.
The International， the biggest tournament for Dota 2， was originally scheduled to take place in August 2020 in Stockholm， Sweden. However， due to the pandemic， the event was postponed. The prize pool for this event is crowd-funded， and it continues to set records year after year. The last iteration of The International， held in 2019， had a prize pool of over $34 million.
Finally， the Valorant Ignition Series deserves a mention， as it signaled the arrival of a new contender in the esports arena. Riot Games' new tactical shooter Valorant has seen massive success since its release earlier this year， and the Ignition Series was a tournament series designed to showcase the game's competitive potential. The series featured teams from all over the world and saw some exciting gameplay.
Conclusion
2020 has definitely been a challenging year， but the esports industry has managed to persevere and continue its growth. With the introduction of new games and the continued success of established ones， we can expect the esports scene to continue to thrive in the coming years. As for the players and events mentioned here， they have proven themselves to be at the top of their game and will undoubtedly continue to make waves in the esports world.