Pro League of Legends Player Apologizes For Racism
Professional Player League of Legends Tore “Norskeren” Hoel Eilertset has had a race slur in the past. Not long after, however, Norskeren who served as Support for Splyce, had apologized for using a racial slur during Champ Select.
Splyce owner Overactive Media commented on the situation norskeren. “We have taken immediate action on this matter,” Paulo Senra, Vice President of Global Content and PR, OAM.
“We removed the video as soon as we became aware of the situation. We also immediately made calls with our players to discuss the issue and its impact. He admitted his mistake and publicly apologized for it. This is in no way a reflection of our team, our players or our organization. We at OAM will continue to focus on creating an inclusive, fair and respectful environment. “
Norskeren Caught Using Insults
Norskeren caught using the slur “ngr,” racist for a derogatory term we don’t want to repeat. The incident in question was captured in one of Splyce’s behind-the-scenes videos. Pro Player Splyce quickly apologized on social media after being called out for the incident.
Further, he expressed disbelief that it accurately reflected who he was personally. The reaction from the League of Legends fanbase was mixed. Some people had condemned Norskeren in bad terms, others had also sympathized with his apology.
Racist Language Has Often Happened in League of Legends
This isn’t the first time racist language has rocked League of Legends. Back in 2022, Hankil “Road” Yoon was suspended and fined $2,000 for using racist comments against other players during practice.
Further examples in esports include the incident where OG’s Sebastien “7ckngMadDebs allegedly ran amok against Russian players using racist terms on the DOTA 2 subreddit.
