BLG appoints Champions 2024 winning coach Muggle

Bilibili Gaming has officially confirmed the acquisition of Tang "Muggle" Shijun, former head coach of EDward Gaming, to lead their VALORANT squad for the 2026 season. The announcement follows BLG’s split with their previous coach, Lee "bail" Sung-jae, who has since joined JD Gaming. This signing marks a significant moment for BLG as they aim to bring the team to new heights on both domestic and international stages.

The Architect of Champions

Muggle’s reputation in the Chinese VALORANT scene speaks for itself. As EDG’s head coach during 2024, he led the team to a historic victory at VCT 2024 - Champions 2024, making EDG the first Chinese side, and the first Asian team, to claim a major VALORANT world title.

His leadership was also instrumental in EDG’s victories at VCT 2024 - China Stage 2 and VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - China Kickoff, alongside strong showings at VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - Masters Bangkok 2025 and[event= 3668], consistently placing in the top three.

However, the 2025 season was a stark contrast. EDG's early exit at VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - Valorant Champions, finishing last along with BLG and Dragon Ranger Gaming, along with poor results at EWC - Esports World Cup 2025 came as a completely unexpected surprise. They even failed to qualify for VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - Masters Toronto 2025 altogether, which was also a new low for the team.

BLG's Domestic Rise and International Ambitions

Domestically, BLG has shown remarkable growth, no longer content with being the second fiddle to giants like EDG. Their 1st place at VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - China Stage 2, 2nd place in VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - China Stage 1, and 3rd at VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - China Kickoff underscore a team ready to challenge the best.

Yet their lack of international experience has been a clear hurdle. They placed last at Champions 2025 and 9th-10th at Masters Toronto, revealing a gap in managing high-stakes pressure despite domestic successes.

Why Muggle Is the Perfect Fit

Bringing Muggle into the fold is a calculated move by BLG, blending his proven ability to handle pressure on the big stages with their hungry roster. His skill in managing nerves and extracting peak performance will be crucial as BLG looks to break through internationally and establish themselves as a global contender. For BLG fans and esports spectators, this pairing signals an exciting new chapter in Chinese VALORANT.

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