Talon Dota 2 bolsters roster with Invictus Gaming’s captain Oli

Leader of five.

Chan “Oli” Chon Kien, who has captained the Invictus Gaming roster for four years, will be the new position five player for Talon Esports.

The 26-year-old’s signing wasannounced by the Southeast Asian organization today. The former IG captain will be the last of Talon’s two changes for the upcoming season, after the teamparted ways with Damien “kpii” Chok Sau-jing and Brizio “Hyde” Budiana.

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Oli’s signing is seemingly a statement of intent for Talon’s continued desire to stay in the Dota 2 scene. WithFnatic’s Anucha “Jabz” JirawongTalon’s other marquee signing, there suddenly seems to be a big influx of known leaders and captains from the SEA region.

While Oli is Malaysian, he’s best known for his stint at Chinese organization Invictus Gaming, captaining the organization to avictory at the Singapore Major.

Talon Dota 2 Oli

The 26-year-old brings championship pedigree to a young, talented squad, who managed to make it to The International in their first year — though they bowed out in the group stage.

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