During the 2022 Asian Games, T1 superstar Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok provided an important update on his progress in overcoming a wrist injury. The T1 mid laner has been working hard to regain his top form after being sidelined for four weeks during the Summer Split due to the wrist incident.
T1’s performance took a hit when mid laner Yoon ‘Poby’ Seong-won filled in for Faker, and they dropped to fifth place in the standings with a 7-9 record, including a challenging 1-7 run.
However, Faker made a triumphant return before the regular season’s final week, sparking a remarkable turnaround. T1 finished as runners-up to Gen.G in the playoffs and secured a spot at Worlds 2023. Nonetheless, there have been lingering doubts about his form as the World Championship in South Korea approaches.
Updates on Faker’s wrist injury
On September 25, Faker addressed these concerns and reassured T1 fans with a significant update on his recovery.
“Thanks to the treatment I received in Korea, the discomfort is gone now,”
“I worked my treatment in Korea. Now, a lot of the discomfort is gone. There is little injury concern here. His form has dropped a lot since his injury, but he’s been picking it up so far. I think it’s getting better.”
Speaking to reporters after a 2022 Asian Games group stage match against Kazakhstan, Faker disclosed that he has fully recovered from his wrist injury, although he acknowledged that he is not yet playing at his peak performance level.
Faker is also a part of South Korea’s LoL national team competing in the 2022 Asian Games, which marks the first time that esports tournaments are official medal events at the multi-sport competition.
T1’s mid-laner complete recovery is excellent news for T1 as they aim to once again compete for international titles at Worlds 2023.