Beyond the game: the relentless spirit of Li "Sky" Xiaofeng

"To wholeheartedly love what you do, and to give your all without regret – that might be the happiest chapter of your life."

Ten years after retirement, Li "Sky" Xiaofeng, a Chinese former professional gamer, has never truly left esports. While continuing to champion the industry's development, he also discovered a new passion in basketball. Whether digital or traditional, the spirit of competitive sports is the same – focus, perseverance and relentless effort. That's the key to how Sky lives a life without regrets.

Let's step into the world of Li "Sky" Xiaofeng and hear how esports shaped his journey – and how he became known as the "No.1 figure in Chinese esports."

Since leaving the stage as a player, Sky has served as a coach, team manager and club owner. He explored livestreaming, founded his own hardware brand, helped run the "Esports 'Quit-or-Commit' Class," collaborated with local governments to build regional esports ecosystems, and promoted mobile electronic athletics nationwide.

From his competitive beginnings to today, spanning more than two decades, Sky has remained a tireless advocate and builder of China's esports environment.

In an exclusive interview, CGTN spoke with Sky about his journey, the rise of China's esports scene and its connection to traditional sports. Stay tuned.