Esports in the Commonwealth Games is something I never thought I'd see, but this year the global sporting event added Rocket League, Dota 2, and eFootball to its lineup of disciplines. Representing Team Scotland at the first ever Rocket League Commonwealth Games event, Twitch streamer 'Jorhdys' and her squad took home silver medals for their troubles, and were part of what might be a new chapter in esports history.
Despite never having competed professionally, the Scottish streamer for Tundra Esports walked away from the inaugural Commonwealth Games Rocket League championship in second place, beaten out by long-time rivals, Team England. Her journey has likely inspired countless young women across the globe (especially Scottish lassies like me) to consider competitive gaming careers - even if it's somewhat of an uphill battle.
Following the conclusion of one of mainstream sports' most prestigious events, Jorhdys sat down with us to discuss what it's like to finally see gaming recognised on the international stage, and how important inclusivity is in carving out a future for esports professionals.
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