BBL PROFEK given no disciplinary action following Riot investigation

Riot Games has introduced that ‘no disciplinary motion’ can be taken in opposition to VCT EMEA participant Dawid ‘PROFEK‘ Święc.

The choice comes following an investigation right into a video that surfaced on-line from 2022, the place the BBL Esports member was discovered utilizing offensive language.

The developer said that the choice was made as a result of the incident occurred earlier than PROFEK was competing professionally throughout the VALORANT esports ecosystem. Subsequently, it was not ‘throughout the scope’ of Riot Video games’ Esports World Code of Conduct.

On the finish of the announcement, Riot Video games additional added that it reserves the proper to reopen the investigation ought to ‘new info or proof’ floor.

PROFEK has since responded to Riot Video games’ assertion, stating that the choice ‘means so much’ to the BBL Esports participant.

“To begin with, I wish to apologise for my previous actions after I was [a] teenager,” said the player on X in a lengthy statement.

“I sincerely apologise to everybody I’ve offended. After 4 years, I’ve grown so much as an individual, and I perceive my horrible errors. And belief me, I actually imply it. I additionally wish to thank my associates and BBL followers who had been supporting me on this state of affairs.”

Riot Video games first addressed the situation on August thirtieth, when it shared that it was ‘conscious of the video’ involving PROFEK. The video in query was posted on X (previously Twitter), and noticed the professional participant use offensive language throughout a ranked match in 2022.

Nonetheless, consistent with disciplinary procedures, the BBL Esports participant was nonetheless allowed to compete in VCT EMEA whereas the investigation was ongoing. As such, PROFEK continued to play for BBL Esports in VCT EMEA Stage 2.

On August thirtieth, BBL Esports performed within the Decrease Bracket Finals in opposition to GIANTX after dropping to Team Liquid 2-1 within the Higher Bracket Finals the day prior. PROFEK was current for this sport, however regardless of having a full squad, the roster misplaced 0-3 to GIANTX.

“Probably the most disappointing factor for me was the final sport vs GIANTX,” PROFEK added. “I couldn’t be there for the staff. The entire feelings which had been in that second had been tremendous arduous for me to step up and assist the staff, simply as I at all times did in each match I performed for BBL.”

With out putting within the prime two of the Stage 2 event and putting fifth general within the EMEA Championship Level standings, BBL Esports didn’t qualify for VALORANT Champions 2025 in Paris.