Team FreeStyle to miss PMWL 2020 with PUBG MOBILE banned in Pakistan

Pakistan's sole representative at PUBG MOBILE World League East Season Zero, Team FreeStyle will t be allowed to participate in tournament since game is banned in country. Team FreeStyle's FS Black aka Haseeb Nasir conveyed unfortunate mess via social media and Discord. 

Also Read | PMWL Postponed Due To PUBG Mobile Dysfunction, New PMWL Schedule Anunced

Team FreeStyle's PMWL journey to end prematurely?

FS Black ted that team's manr received an official mess from PUBG MOBILE that stated team won't be allowed to participate in  PUBG MOBILE World League tournament unless Pakistan lifts ban on PUBG MOBILE. "Unfortunately, team won’t be allowed to play in PMWL as long as game is banned in Pakistan. We are very sorry for this, but we cant go against government’s laws. team will still receive weekly attendance prize money even if you are t playing. Let’s hope government unbans game as soon as possible," mess from game officials as revealed by FS Black.

Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) issued a temporary ban on PUBG MOBILE at start of this month citing health concerns of youth as primary reason behind decision. A spokesman for PTA confirmed that a decision wher to ban game completely will be taken after a consultation, reports ARY News.

Also Read | PMWL Live Stream Details, Timing, Schedule, Teams And Prize Pool For Season Zero

Pakistan PUBG MOBILE ban comes as a big blow to Team FreeStyle and or professional teams in country who were looking to make ir mark at global st. Team FreeStyle earned ir spot at PUBG MOBILE World League by winning PUBG MOBILE Club Open (PMCO) Spring Split Pakistan. Despite appeals from  professional teams in country and celebrities like Waqar Zaka, ban on game is yet to be lifted in country. Reports indicated Team FreeStyle had planned to use VPN in order to play ir Opening Weekend matches. However, those plans were rebuffed by PMWL organisers since third-party apps will be allowed during matches. 

Also Read | PUBG MOBILE World League (PMWL) 2020 Date, Teams, Schedule And Prize Pool Details

postponement of PMWL 2020 due to technical difficulty afforded one more day to Team FreeStyle to plead ir case to PTA. With Saturday's kick-off to global Esports tournament around corner, Team FreeStyle's chances to participle at PMWL appears extremely bleak. 

FS Black posted a mess via Instagram where he thanked his fans for all support during unfortunate situation. Team FreeStyle's in-game leader (IGL) remains hopeful that his team will find a way to participate in prestigious tournament. Team FreeStyle were placed in Group C alongside Galaxy Racer Celtz, Orange Rock and va GodLike - all three from India. 

Also Read | PMWL Schedule Revised For Opening Weekend, World League Format, Teams & Prize Pool Details

(Im Credits: Team FreeStyle Instagram Handle)