Valorant: accuse VCT Changers team for sexual harassment and racism

On February 7, members of Karmavalorant made public the conditions in which they worked during their period with MOTIF ESPORTS . The statements presented cases of racism, sexual harassment, lack of confidence by the organization, among other things.

Joanne, One of the affected players, shared on a Twit longer what she had to bear during her campaign at the VCT Changers of EMEA. She pointed to the owner of Motif Esports, Jack, for sexual harassment during her stay. "They were 'jokes' for him but not for me, nor would they be for any other person" , commented. According to her statements, the same person incurred the same behavior with other girls. She also called "Boosted" to one of the players prior to an important VCT Changers match. The term "boosted" is used to make fun and / or make someone less because another person helped him upload from rank. Basically, she's suggesting that she is just there because someone else earned the meetings, and she did not do much, deserting her level. Something that, unfortunately, is usually used as a pejorative towards girls in competitive games.

Joanne comments that the owner tried to make her feel guilty of not playing with him. There are mentions of unprofessional messages to other people, for mentioning some attitudes witnessed at the time of it with Motif Esports.

Barbara "Rebecca" řezáčová shared more cases lived with the organization. She spoke about the absence of privacy and how she refused a space for Valorant competitors. Apparently, they were denied the possibility of having dedicated chats to talk about strategies and develop as professionals. They were not allowed to train without interruptions and even put the coach in an uncomfortable position: Motif Esports proposed the idea of ​​having an analyst or a second coach. The girls did not seek something close to it.

The received treatments are not the ones that were expected in first instance . Rebecca emphasizes that they are not things that an organization would do if they want to open space in the community of Valorant. "No matter how much I played, I never felt appreciated within the organization, I never received words from encouragement as a reward," she said.

About the accusations of racism, Rebecca mentions that they went to the Mercy player, of Turkish nationality. According to the Twit longer, she she was a victim of racist comments that were present at Twitch chats. Although she received an apology on the part of those responsible, the comments continued present. Not to mention that prior to this was attempted to justify the nature of them. As for the players and Czech coach, members of MOTIF ESPORTS mocked their pronunciation in English by "not being perfect".

MOTIF ESPORTS AND JACK disappeared from social networks. The girls continue at the Changers' competition under the name of Karmavalorant. However, cases should not be forgotten since it is something that should continue to be talked about a better competitive scene.