With a spectacular performance, doubling in points over the second place in the final round, Team Maia assured its place in the first major of the year and is one of the hopes of the region of South America. João "Rhythm" Victor answered some of our questions after the first qualifier.

How long have you been competing in sports?

I always liked to compete, but I did it in small competitions; 2 years ago I started to participate in more important competitions

If you had to choose what aspect of Apex Legends makes it special, what would you choose?

The mechanics of the game stand out. Within the game the different characters have unique tools to survive, within the battle royale format, this makes it unique.

How was your experience in Poland, do you feel more prepared for this Major?

Poland was my first international tournament and it was a fantastic and professional experience. The fact that you feel the vibration and emotion of esports in a live stage is very special and inspiring, I left there wanting more.

I certainly feel more prepared. Things in South America, for those who don't know, are very difficult in terms of sponsors/support and this directly affects our training and the goals we can set for our future. This happens in every game; our region's results are negatively affected by these drawbacks. Thanks to the structure provided by the Global Series and the experience we have been gaining, we are much more confident for the upcoming tournaments.