Biank diagnosed with brain lesion; UR Esports and Trace Esports to cover full medical costs
The former BLG and Trace player, Biank, was diagnosed with an abnormal brain lesion during a routine check-up and is now in recovery stage after surgery.
CHINA – Former Bilibili Gaming and Trace Esports player Zhong "Biank" Jianfei was found to have an abnormal brain lesion and is currently recovering after surgery, according to a statement released by his current team UR Esports.
In the statement, UR Esports shared an update on Biank’s condition and the club’s follow-up arrangements, confirming that the surgery was successful and that the pressure-related risk caused by the lesion has been resolved. The organization added that his overall post-operative condition is stable, though he is still expected to face a lengthy recovery period due to the nature of the condition and the surgery.
The player was initially found to have an abnormal brain lesion during a routine medical check-up, after which all of his training activities were immediately suspended so he could undergo further examinations. At this stage of his recovery, the UR Esports organization said it has arranged a dedicated recovery space and a professional caregiver for Biank, providing 24-hour daily care and rehabilitation support.
In addition to that, both UR Esports and his former organization Trace Esports have also agreed to fully cover all medical expenses related to his treatment and rehabilitation. UR Esports also pledged to permanently reserve a role for Biank within the organization and, once his health gradually improves, work with him to arrange a suitable behind-the-scenes position based on his physical condition, personal wishes, and long-term career plans.
The 25-year-old is best known for his stint with Bilibili Gaming, where he helped the team qualify for VALORANT Champions 2023 in Los Angeles and pull off two upset wins over NRG Esports, eliminating the North American powerhouse on home soil early. The following year, while with Trace Esports, Biank also recorded upset victories over Team Vitality and LEVIATAN in the group stage, playing as both an Initiator and the team’s in-game leader.
Biank most recently appeared for Bilibili Gaming as an emergency stand-in for Liu “Knight” Yuxiang during VCT CN Kickoff 2026 in Guangzhou. Knight was hospitalized after Bilibili Gaming’s match against Dragon Ranger Gaming due to an abnormally high heart rate, identified as supraventricular tachycardia. With prior familiarity with the team, Biank was brought in as an emergency substitute for BLG’s following series against Xi Lai Gaming, which ended in a 2-3 loss, before the team later fell 1-3 to EDward Gaming.
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