Ori is becoming a father: what will happen to the career of Azure Ray's midlaner

Zeng "Ori" Jiaoyang revealed that he is expecting a child. Regarding his future on the Dota 2 pro scene, the esports athlete stated that he will be able to continue his career despite potential challenges, as his wife supports his interests.

The corresponding statement was made by the esports athlete in an exclusive interview with Cybersports.

- I heard you're preparing to become a father, congratulations! Have you already thought about how you'll be able to juggle these two roles – being a player and a father at the same time?

- For now, I'll manage, because my wife also supports me in my career, but there will indeed be some conflicts between these roles, so I'll spend all my free time with my wife between competitions.

The esports athlete was also asked if he sees his child's future in Dota 2. Ori replied that he wouldn't insist on anything, but if the game still exists by the time his child grows up, they can decide for themselves if they're interested in it.

Azure Ray participated in the recent DreamLeague Season 22 championship, but the team couldn't achieve significant results, exiting after the first group stage with one win and two losses. The remaining matches ended in draws. Following the tournament, Azure Ray shared the 11-12th spot in the rankings with Team Secret.

Recall that earlier, BetBoom Team support player Alexander "TORONTOTOKYO" Hertek also discussed the prospects of continuing his career as a pro player in the event of possible fatherhood in the future.