The former Dota 2 World Champion was banned by Valve from all tournaments for selling matches

In May 2020, Newbeethe champion of The International 2014was accused of match-fixing, the team immediately received a ban from ImbaTV and the Association Dota 2 Professional China (CDA). This means that Newbee will not be able to participate in any Dota 2 tournaments in the country, however they will still be able to compete in tournaments due to Valve organization… or at least they think so.​

​

But the illusion of Newbee’s future was shattered by the announcement from Valve yesterday afternoon. On the official Weibo, Valve announced to ban Newbee and 5 former members of this team, including: “Moogy” Tu Han, “AQ” En Rui, “Wizard” Wen Li Peng, “Waixi” Yan Chao, “Faith” “Tang Hoanh Dat, participate in Valve events and Perfect World – the official publisher of Dota 2 in the China region. This decision is effective immediately.

After the May bans of ImbaTV and CDA, TI7 Moogy and TI2 champion Faith have retired, while the three players AQ, Wizard and Waixi left Newbee in August 2020 to play for the new team. Ink Ice. With this ban by Valve, they will not be able to compete in the DPC season starting on January 18, the remaining 2 members of Ink Ice, Lai Jay “Ahjit” Son and Reploid will have to find 3 more teammates. new to replace the former Newbee players.​

​

Newbee’s first match-fixing allegations were made in February 2020 at the match between Newbee and Avengers within the framework of the StarLadder ImbaTV Minor. Even former Newbee captain Zhang “xiao8” Ning doesn’t understand why Newbee won this match and that there is definitely something shady going on.​