Filipino fencer Maxine Esteban, who represented Côte d'Ivoire in the individual foil event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, holds the Titan rank in Dota 2. ABS-CBN News published an interview with the athlete, where she discussed her passion for the game.
Esteban revealed that she began playing Dota 2 during the pandemic, a hobby she picked up from her father, who also plays the game. She described it as a family activity that brings them closer, often playing until 5 a.m. Some of her happiest memories are from these gaming sessions. Even while training in Germany, Esteban and her family would play Dota 2 whenever they had free time.
In terms of her favourite roles and heroes, Esteban mentioned that she prefers playing as a mid or support. Her favourite heroes are Windranger, Witch Doctor, and Ogre Magi.
Maxine Esteban was defeated 7-15 by French fencer Pauline Ranvier in the round of 16 in the women's foil event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.