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From Esports Cheating to Refereeing Errors: 33rd SEA Games rocked by Controversies
Introduction: A Games mired in controversy The 33rd Southeast Asian Games will be remembered for more than medal counts and national pride. Organizers faced a cascade of issues ranging from cheatings allegations in esports to high-stakes refereeing errors that altered outcomes on the field and the tensions between host nations. What began as a celebration…
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From esports cheating to refereeing errors: 33rd SEA Games rocked by series of controversies
Overview: A Games marked by controversy The 33rd Southeast Asian Games was meant to showcase regional athletic talent and rising stars across traditional sports and emerging domains such as esports. Instead, it became a case study in how a complex regional event can be unsettled by a string of controversies—from alleged cheating in digital competitions…