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."

　　Li "Sky" Xiaofeng, a Chinese former professional gamer,Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 17, 2025./CGTN 

　　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.