Intel Extreme Masters’ official Twitter announced that LMS team Hong Kong Esports will replace LPL team EDward Gaming at the IEM Katowice League of Legends event, starting February 22.

Official update: EDG replaced by HKE! Welcome to the LoL Katowice. We will update out website soon. #IEM — Intel®ExtremeMasters (@IEM) February 18, 2017





EDward Gaming withdrew from the tournament earlier today due to visa issues. ESL scrambled to replace them at the last minute, and CBLoL team RED Canids were invited initially, but announced their rejection on Facebook. EDward Gaming are the second team to withdraw so close to the event, following North American team Cloud9, who were replaced by European team G2 Esports.

HKE currently sit in fourth place in the LMS with a record of two wins and two losses. They join Flash Wolves in representing the region.

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