South Korean League of Legends pro Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon took home the Best Esports Athlete award at The Game Awards 2025. The mid laner for Gen.G secured the cross-esports honor at the annual awards show.
Chovy has built a reputation as one of League‘s most mechanically gifted players over multiple seasons. He’s known for dominant laning phases and consistent high-level play across domestic and international competition.
The 2025 season saw Chovy leading Gen.G through multiple championship runs. His performance throughout the year’s regional leagues and international tournaments positioned him as a frontrunner for individual recognition.
The Best Esports Athlete category at The Game Awards spans multiple competitive titles. This means League of Legends players compete against stars from Counter-Strike, Valorant, and Street Fighter.
The Game Awards uses a combined voting system with industry judges and fan participation. This differs from esport-specific awards that focus solely on one competitive title.
Counter-Strike 2 won Best Esports Game at the same ceremony. The split between game and athlete awards shows how different esports measure individual excellence differently.
