Team Impulse Releases Statement Regarding Renegades Co-owner

Earlier today, a representative from Team Impulse provided GameSpot with a written statement regarding the recent ruling around Renegades co-owner Chris Badawi. In it, TiP expresses support for the ruling by Riot Games and claims that Badawi was provided the same assistance and support given to other team owners, but that Badawi had “constant ulterior motive-driven actions.”

Team Impulse's statement is as follows:

"Team Impulse stands behind Riot's ruling on Chris Badawi. It's very important in this stage of eSports to set and standardize fair rules & regulations for team owners in their perspective organizations. These competitive rulings made by Riot are not for their own benefit. What would LCS look like for players, fans and teams if regular misconduct was allowed with no consequences?

In January, Team Impulse was going through re-branding and new ownership while transitioning from LMQ. When a new organization wants to enter eSports, the majority of team owners are eager to provide advice, introduction to sponsors and a general friendly helping hand; this is because it will help the industry grow. Riot Games provides constant support to new organizations entering the LCS to make this transition as smooth as possible.

Team Impulse management was going through similar things as RNG. One player was left on the team (XWX/Crumbz) and the rest had to be acquired somehow along with a brand/logo, reputation/image, gaming house, operational structure. During this time, TiP's new management learned many things about how the industry operates by working openly and honestly with Riot Games and other team owners in the space.

In regards to Chris Badawi, TiP has witnessed his entrance to the scene and participated in some of the conversations happening since January with various organizations. There was never an immediate dislike of him among other teams and owners. He was given the same advice, mentorship, introductions, guidance and support by Riot & other organizations. The main difference here is the constant ulterior motive-driven actions he had while using Riot and teams by claiming this was "for the greater good" and "always for the players." Chris has never approached TiP regarding players or trading of any kind so Impulse cannot give judgement or evidence here.

Once again, Team Impulse stands behind Riot Games and their ruling on Chris Badawi. We appreciate Riot's diligence and attention to detail while investigating this individual and are proud to be part of the LCS. We hope that these rulings from Riot will stay consistent in order to preserve the fair trading, ethics and professionalism necessary to run a League like this."

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