Talon Esports Announces Academy Roster for VALORANT Challengers Southeast Asia 2025

Talon Esports has officially announced its Academy roster, joining the group of VCT Pacific partnered teams fielding Academy squads for the VALORANT Challengers 2025 season. The roster features Thanachart "Surf" Rungapajaratkul, one of the most notable players in the Pacific VALORANT scene, alongside a promising mix of emerging talent:

• 🇹🇭 Thanachart "Surf" Rungapajaratkul

• 🇹🇭 Nakarin "snappydr" Sritakorn

• 🇹🇭 Techodom "tbloy" Saetiao

• 🇹🇭 Anupong "thyy" Preamsak

• 🇹🇭 Napatr "canady" Worajak

Surf Takes on a New Challenge

Headlining the team is Thanachart "Surf" Rungapajaratkul, a player with a proven track record in Tier 1 competition, having previously competed for both Talon Esports' main roster and XERXIA Esports. Surf brings valuable experience and leadership to the Academy squad, making him a key figure in their bid to make an impact in Challengers 2025.

A Step Towards Regional Growth With the Academy roster ready for Challengers 2025, Talon Esports is reinforcing its commitment to the Pacific VALORANT scene. By combining Surf’s veteran experience with rising talents Thyy, canady, snappydr and tbloy, Talon aims to balance immediate competitive goals with long-term player growth. Riot’s decision to include Academy teams in Challengers has opened the door for organizations to nurture emerging talent, and Talon’s roster is a clear reflection of this forward-looking strategy.

Gearing Up for Challengers Southeast Asia 202

Talon Esports Academy roster is set to make its debut in Challengers Southeast Asia 2025: Split 1. With a mix of experience and promising potential. All attention now turns to their preparations as they get ready to take on the region’s best in the upcoming season.