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| education          = Diploma in Communication & Media Studies
| other names        = Blysk
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| education          = Radin Mas Primary School, Gan Eng Seng School, Singapore Polytechnic (Diploma in Communication & Media Studies)
| known for          = Professional eSports competitor (StarCraft 2), YouTube personality
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Thomas “Blysk” Kopankiewicz is a professional StarCraft II player.<ref>“Blysk”. ''liquipedia.net''. Accessed on 6 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/Blysk</ref> He is noted for using the ''‘Protoss’'' race in the game.<ref>“Blysk”. ''ALIGULAC''. Accessed on 6 November 2019. Retrieved from: http://aligulac.com/players/904-Blysk/</ref> Throughout his eSports career, Blysk has won several tournaments like the SEA Legacy of the Void (LOTV) Beta Anniversary Tournament in 2015. In 2019, he qualified to represent Singapore in the 2019 SEA Games alongside players like [[Wong Jeng Yih (NutZ)|Wong “NutZ” Jeng Yih]] for Dota 2.<ref>“SEA LOTV BETA ANNIVERSARY TOURNAMENT”. ''onlineesports.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.onlineesports.com/tournaments/starcraft2/sea-lotv-beta-anniversary-tournament  </ref><ref>Mohan, Natthew. “‘[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sport/gamer-gives-up-german-passport-represent-singapore-sea-games-12013186?cid=fbcna&fbclid=IwAR27A-16y3MMwI-EhVfMSOFcvriZ4DnmS2JRLFioqd8MiZpKeTNRhFro0u0 It's my game to lose’: New passport for the e-sports gamer going the extra mile in quest for SEA Games gold]“. ''Channel News Asia''. October 20, 2019. Accessed on 4 November 2019.</ref> Apart from competitive gaming, Thomas “Blysk” Kopankiewicz is a YouTube personality. He uploads vlogs on his personal [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMyklc0umK95OmM02X5xfpA YouTube channel] and has been featured in the videos of Singaporean channels —  The Smart Local (TSL) and Wah!Banana.<ref>TheSmartLocal. “Singaporeans Try: Roulette Challenge | EP 58”. ''YouTube''. July 4, 2016. Accessed on 6 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyhYXtVgzA8 </ref><ref>Wah!Banana. “Eh Nevermind !”. ''YouTube''. June 9, 2019. Accessed on 6 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TP9jwhmFjc </ref>
Thomas “Blysk” Kopankiewicz is content creator and strategist under the personal YouTube channel, Thomas K. He is also known for his brief career as a competitive StarCraft II player.<ref>“Blysk”. ''liquipedia.net''. Accessed on 6 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/Blysk</ref> He is noted for using the ''‘Protoss’'' race in the game.<ref name=":0">“Blysk”. ''ALIGULAC''. Accessed on 6 November 2019. Retrieved from: http://aligulac.com/players/904-Blysk/</ref> Throughout his eSports career, Blysk has won several tournaments like the SEA Legacy of the Void (LOTV) Beta Anniversary Tournament in 2015. In 2019, he represented Singapore in the 2019 SEA Games alongside players like Wong “NutZ” Jeng Yih for Dota 2, and managed to clinch the Silver medal after losing 4-1 to Caviar Acampado.<ref name=":0" /><ref>“SEA LOTV BETA ANNIVERSARY TOURNAMENT”. ''onlineesports.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.onlineesports.com/tournaments/starcraft2/sea-lotv-beta-anniversary-tournament  </ref><ref name=":1">Mohan, Natthew. “‘[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sport/gamer-gives-up-german-passport-represent-singapore-sea-games-12013186?cid=fbcna&fbclid=IwAR27A-16y3MMwI-EhVfMSOFcvriZ4DnmS2JRLFioqd8MiZpKeTNRhFro0u0 It's my game to lose’: New passport for the e-sports gamer going the extra mile in quest for SEA Games gold]“. ''Channel News Asia''. October 20, 2019. Accessed on 4 November 2019.</ref> Apart from competitive gaming, Thomas “Blysk” Kopankiewicz is a YouTube personality. He uploads vlogs on his personal [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMyklc0umK95OmM02X5xfpA YouTube channel] and has been featured in the videos of Singaporean channels —  The Smart Local (TSL) and Wah!Banana.<ref>TheSmartLocal. “Singaporeans Try: Roulette Challenge | EP 58”. ''YouTube''. July 4, 2016. Accessed on 6 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyhYXtVgzA8 </ref><ref>Wah!Banana. “Eh Nevermind !”. ''YouTube''. June 9, 2019. Accessed on 6 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TP9jwhmFjc </ref>


== Background ==
As of November 2019, Thomas’ YouTube channel has over 3.1 million views and 16,300 subscribers.<ref>HeyThomasK. "[https://www.youtube.com/@HeyThomasK Thomas K.]". ''YouTube''. n.d. Accessed 21 March 2023. </ref> On Instagram, Thomas has also managed to amass over 19,300 followers.<ref>heythomask. "[https://www.instagram.com/heythomask/ Thomas 'Blysk' Kopankiewicz]". ''Instagram''. n.d. Accessed 21 March 2023.</ref>
 
==Background==
Thomas “Blysk” Kopankiewicz attended Radin Mas Primary School and Gan Eng Seng School. In 2016, he obtained a Diploma in Communication and Media Studies at Singapore Polytechnic (SP).<ref>“[https://www.linkedin.com/in/kopankiewicz-thomas-a4911590/?originalSubdomain=sg Kopankiewicz Thomas]”. ''Linkedin''. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref> During his time at SP, Thomas was a part of the student emcees club, SP Comperes.<ref>Spcomperes. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/z_nay8A7iV/ Photo of spcomperes members]”. ''Instagram''. March 9, 2015. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref>
Thomas “Blysk” Kopankiewicz attended Radin Mas Primary School and Gan Eng Seng School. In 2016, he obtained a Diploma in Communication and Media Studies at Singapore Polytechnic (SP).<ref>“[https://www.linkedin.com/in/kopankiewicz-thomas-a4911590/?originalSubdomain=sg Kopankiewicz Thomas]”. ''Linkedin''. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref> During his time at SP, Thomas was a part of the student emcees club, SP Comperes.<ref>Spcomperes. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/z_nay8A7iV/ Photo of spcomperes members]”. ''Instagram''. March 9, 2015. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref>


=== StarCraft II (2010) ===
===StarCraft II (2010)===
As a secondary school student, Thomas frequented LAN cafes to play Dota with his friends. Following the release of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty in 2010, Thomas was hooked and captivated by the game’s diverse strategic options, the use of reaction time, mouse dexterity and complexity of the game play. Thomas then began watching tournament games which brought him closer to the eSports community.<ref>Mohan, Natthew. “‘[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sport/gamer-gives-up-german-passport-represent-singapore-sea-games-12013186?cid=fbcna&fbclid=IwAR27A-16y3MMwI-EhVfMSOFcvriZ4DnmS2JRLFioqd8MiZpKeTNRhFro0u0 It's my game to lose’: New passport for the e-sports gamer going the extra mile in quest for SEA Games gold]". ''Channel News Asia''. October 20, 2019. Accessed on 4 November 2019.</ref><ref>Tan, Wei Hao. “[https://gameishard.gg/esports/blysk-on-sea-games-my-eyes-are-just-on-the-gold/ BLYSK ON SEA GAMES: MY EYES ARE JUST ON THE GOLD]”. ''gameishard.gg''. May 30, 2019. Accessed on 4 November 2019.</ref>
As a secondary school student, Thomas frequented LAN cafes to play Dota with his friends. Following the release of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty in 2010, Thomas was hooked and captivated by the game’s diverse strategic options, the use of reaction time, mouse dexterity and complexity of the game play. Thomas then began watching tournament games which brought him closer to the eSports community.<ref>Mohan, Natthew. “‘[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sport/gamer-gives-up-german-passport-represent-singapore-sea-games-12013186?cid=fbcna&fbclid=IwAR27A-16y3MMwI-EhVfMSOFcvriZ4DnmS2JRLFioqd8MiZpKeTNRhFro0u0 It's my game to lose’: New passport for the e-sports gamer going the extra mile in quest for SEA Games gold]". ''Channel News Asia''. October 20, 2019. Accessed on 4 November 2019.</ref><ref>Tan, Wei Hao. “[https://gameishard.gg/esports/blysk-on-sea-games-my-eyes-are-just-on-the-gold/ BLYSK ON SEA GAMES: MY EYES ARE JUST ON THE GOLD]”. ''gameishard.gg''. May 30, 2019. Accessed on 4 November 2019.</ref>




Thomas was scouted by the team, Flash eSports when he defeated the top ranking player at a local tournament that had been hosted at a LAN shop.<ref>ESL Australia. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5CqayfpdDU StarCraft II WCS Challenger ANZ Player Interview - Blysk]“. ''YouTube''. September 21, 2017. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref> Thomas adopted the username “Blysk” which is Polish for “Flash”.<ref>O’Dwyer, James. “[http://sc2online.com/2016/01/26/the-importance-of-local-heroes-in-starcraft/ The Importance of Local Heroes in StarCraft]”. ''sc2online.com''. January 26, 2016. Accessed on 4 November 2019.</ref>
Thomas was scouted by the team, Flash eSports when he defeated the top-ranking player at a local tournament that had been hosted at a LAN shop.<ref>ESL Australia. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5CqayfpdDU StarCraft II WCS Challenger ANZ Player Interview - Blysk]“. ''YouTube''. September 21, 2017. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref> Thomas adopted the username “Blysk” which is Polish for “Flash”.<ref>O’Dwyer, James. “[http://sc2online.com/2016/01/26/the-importance-of-local-heroes-in-starcraft/ The Importance of Local Heroes in StarCraft]”. ''sc2online.com''. January 26, 2016. Accessed on 4 November 2019.</ref>




In 2016, Blysk retired briefly leaving team MYinsanity to serve his mandatory National Service in Singapore.<ref>Bury, Josh. “[https://www.thescoreesports.com/sc2/news/10753-myinsanity-re-sign-ptitdrogo-and-add-beastyqt-shadown mYinsanity re-sign PtitDrogo and add Beastyqt, ShaDoWn]”. ''Thescoreesports.com''. October 5, 2016. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>Thomas K. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMKDER4fJc0 BOOKING INTO NS | Singapore Military]”. ''YouTube''. October 4, 2016. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref> He later resumed his competitive career, playing for Downfall Gaming in 2017.<ref>Downfall Gaming. “[https://twitter.com/Downfall/status/931312061702848512 Roster change highlights]”. ''Twitter.'' November 17, 2017. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref>
In 2016, Blysk retired briefly leaving team MYinsanity to serve his mandatory National Service in Singapore.<ref>Bury, Josh. “[https://www.thescoreesports.com/sc2/news/10753-myinsanity-re-sign-ptitdrogo-and-add-beastyqt-shadown mYinsanity re-sign PtitDrogo and add Beastyqt, ShaDoWn]”. ''Thescoreesports.com''. October 5, 2016. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>Thomas K. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMKDER4fJc0 BOOKING INTO NS | Singapore Military]”. ''YouTube''. October 4, 2016. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref> He later resumed his competitive career, playing for Downfall Gaming in 2017.<ref>Downfall Gaming. “[https://twitter.com/Downfall/status/931312061702848512 Roster change highlights]”. ''Twitter.'' November 17, 2017. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref>


== Family & early life ==
==Family & early life==
Thomas “Blysk” Kopankiewicz was born in Germany on 23 November 1995 to a Polish father and Chinese mother. He relocated to Singapore at 4 years old, accompanying his mother who had found a job as a cellist with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.<ref>Mohan, Natthew. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sport/gamer-gives-up-german-passport-represent-singapore-sea-games-12013186?cid=fbcna&fbclid=IwAR27A-16y3MMwI-EhVfMSOFcvriZ4DnmS2JRLFioqd8MiZpKeTNRhFro0u0 ‘It's my game to lose’: New passport for the e-sports gamer going the extra mile in quest for SEA Games gold]". ''Channel News Asia''. October 20, 2019. Accessed on 4 November 2019.</ref> Thomas is the younger of two siblings. He has an older brother, Jan Kopankiewicz.<ref>Jan Kopankiewicz. “[https://twitter.com/030jmk/status/903302005116063744 Baby bro <3]”. ''Twitter''. September 1, 2017. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>Jan Kopankiewicz. ''Facebook''. October 11, 2015. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200906233733946&set=ecnf.1708309751&type=3&theater </ref> Thomas currently lives in Singapore with his mother and step father while his biological father and older brother are living in Berlin.<ref>Thomas K. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFSMKRaGiL4 CHRISTMAS MIRACLE | SURPRISING MY DAD]”. ''YouTube''. December 25, 2017. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref>
Thomas “Blysk” Kopankiewicz was born in Germany on 23 November 1995 to a Polish father and Chinese mother. He relocated to Singapore at 4 years old, accompanying his mother who had found a job as a cellist with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.<ref>Mohan, Natthew. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sport/gamer-gives-up-german-passport-represent-singapore-sea-games-12013186?cid=fbcna&fbclid=IwAR27A-16y3MMwI-EhVfMSOFcvriZ4DnmS2JRLFioqd8MiZpKeTNRhFro0u0 ‘It's my game to lose’: New passport for the e-sports gamer going the extra mile in quest for SEA Games gold]". ''Channel News Asia''. October 20, 2019. Accessed on 4 November 2019.</ref> Thomas is the younger of two siblings. He has an older brother, Jan Kopankiewicz.<ref>Jan Kopankiewicz. “[https://twitter.com/030jmk/status/903302005116063744 Baby bro <3]”. ''Twitter''. September 1, 2017. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>Jan Kopankiewicz. ''Facebook''. October 11, 2015. Accessed on 4 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200906233733946&set=ecnf.1708309751&type=3&theater </ref> Thomas currently lives in Singapore with his mother and stepfather while his biological father and older brother are living in Berlin.<ref>Thomas K. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFSMKRaGiL4 CHRISTMAS MIRACLE | SURPRISING MY DAD]”. ''YouTube''. December 25, 2017. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><blockquote>''“My parents—my mom and stepdad—were not at all supportive. They were very against it at the start. It was during my teenage years, where I’d want to go against my parents and rebel. At the same time, gaming full-time in Singapore was unheard of because of the emphasis on the university paper race.”''<ref name=":2">Sng, Ler Jun. “[https://hypeandstuff.com/sea-games-esports-silver-medalist-thomas-kopankiewicz/ One-on-one with Thomas Kopankiewicz, SEA Games Esports Silver Medallist: A Fairy Tale Without An Ending]”. ''HYPE & STUFF''. January 20, 2020. Accessed 11 March 2023.</ref></blockquote>


== Career highlights ==
==Career highlights==


=== SEA Games (2019) ===
===SEA Games (2019)===
[[File:SEA Games 2019 StarCraft II.jpg|thumb|''Thomas (right) was selected to represent Singapore in the 2019 SEA Games for StarCraft II. Photo from [https://gameishard.gg/esports/kelvin-tan-we-are-definitely-gunning-for-3-medals-podium-finishes-at-this-years-sea-games/ Game is Hard].'']]
Held in the Philippines, the 2019 SEA games is the first multi-sports event to include 5 eSports medal events — Dota 2, StarCraft II, Tekken 7, Arena of Valour and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.<ref>Atencio, Peter. “[http://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-plus/281829/asian-esports-to-pick-games-at-2019-seag.html Asian eSports to pick games at 2019 SEAG]”. ''manilastandard.net''. November 30, 2018. Accessed on 4 November 2019.</ref> In May 2019, Blysk battled it out with veteran StarCraft player nirvAna and Resurgence team member, Revenant before emerging as the winner for the Singapore Esports Association (SGEA) national qualifiers.<ref>“[https://www.resurgence.sg/post/rsg_seagames Resurgence fields Singapore representatives in three out of six esports titles at 2019 SEA Games]”. ''Resurgence.net''. October 10, 2019. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>Tan Wei Hao. "[https://gameishard.gg/esports/blysk-on-sea-games-my-eyes-are-just-on-the-gold/ BLYSK ON SEA GAMES: MY EYES ARE JUST ON THE GOLD]". May 30, 2019. Accessed on 11 November 2019.</ref>
Held in the Philippines, the 2019 SEA games is the first multi-sports event to include 5 eSports medal events — Dota 2, StarCraft II, Tekken 7, Arena of Valour and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.<ref>Atencio, Peter. “[http://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-plus/281829/asian-esports-to-pick-games-at-2019-seag.html Asian eSports to pick games at 2019 SEAG]”. ''manilastandard.net''. November 30, 2018. Accessed on 4 November 2019.</ref> In May 2019, Blysk battled it out with veteran StarCraft player nirvAna and Resurgence team member, Revenant before emerging as the winner for the Singapore Esports Association (SGEA) national qualifiers.<ref>“[https://www.resurgence.sg/post/rsg_seagames Resurgence fields Singapore representatives in three out of six esports titles at 2019 SEA Games]”. ''Resurgence.net''. October 10, 2019. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>Tan Wei Hao. "[https://gameishard.gg/esports/blysk-on-sea-games-my-eyes-are-just-on-the-gold/ BLYSK ON SEA GAMES: MY EYES ARE JUST ON THE GOLD]". May 30, 2019. Accessed on 11 November 2019.</ref>




Thomas “Blysk” Kopankiewicz and Toh “Lobo” Wei Liang Alvin, who finished second, were nominated to represent Singapore in StarCraft II for the 30th SEA Games.<ref>Tuting, Kristine. “[https://www.oneesports.gg/aov/evos-esports-and-resurgence-to-represent-singapore-at-the-sea-games-2019/ 20 Singaporean esports athletes will be heading to the SEA Games]”. ''oneesports.gg''. October 9, 2019. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>Tan, Wei Hao. “[https://gameishard.gg/esports/blysk-on-sea-games-my-eyes-are-just-on-the-gold/ BLYSK ON SEA GAMES: MY EYES ARE JUST ON THE GOLD]”. ''Gameishard.gg''. May 30, 2019. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref>
Thomas “Blysk” Kopankiewicz and Toh “Lobo” Wei Liang Alvin, who finished second, were nominated to represent Singapore in StarCraft II for the 30th SEA Games.<ref>Tuting, Kristine. “[https://www.oneesports.gg/aov/evos-esports-and-resurgence-to-represent-singapore-at-the-sea-games-2019/ 20 Singaporean esports athletes will be heading to the SEA Games]”. ''oneesports.gg''. October 9, 2019. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>Tan, Wei Hao. “[https://gameishard.gg/esports/blysk-on-sea-games-my-eyes-are-just-on-the-gold/ BLYSK ON SEA GAMES: MY EYES ARE JUST ON THE GOLD]”. ''Gameishard.gg''. May 30, 2019. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref> On 10 December 2019, Thomas came in 2nd place at the SEA Games.<ref>Mohan, Matthew. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sport/sea-games-2019-e-sports-thomas-kopankiewicz-singapore-silver-12170516 E-sports: Thomas Kopankiewicz clinches silver for Singapore in Starcraft II]". ''Channel News Asia''. December 10, 2019. Accessed on 10 December 2019.</ref><blockquote>
''“In retrospect, I am honoured to be able to represent Singapore at the SEA Games. I’ve been through so many other overseas competitions and I’ve always been the only Singaporean there. This time though, many Singaporean representatives joined me on an official and more internationally recognised stage. More importantly, the game is being broadcast on mainstream media which helps provide a different perspective on eSports and gaming.”<ref name=":2" />''</blockquote>


== YouTube ==
==YouTube==


=== Wah!Banana (2019 - Present) ===
===The Smart Local (2015 - 2016)===
As of 2019, Thomas Kopankiewicz is a script writer and producer for the local YouTube channel, Wah!banana.<ref>Tan, Wei Hao. “[https://gameishard.gg/esports/blysk-on-sea-games-my-eyes-are-just-on-the-gold/ BLYSK ON SEA GAMES: MY EYES ARE JUST ON THE GOLD]”. ''gameishard.gg''. May 30, 2019. Accessed on 4 November 2019.</ref><ref>Wah!Banana. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWPAzKlZWME What happened in 2018]”. ''YouTube''. December 30, 2018. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref> He has also starred in several videos<ref>Wah!Banana. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvpzmR3NQ3Y Types of People in French Class]”. ''YouTube''. October 27, 2019. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>Wah!Banana. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PSVm08cG68 If Fairytales Had Twists]”. ''YouTube''. August 11, 2019. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref> including one titled “If We Worked for IKEA” which had garnered over 200,000 views within 3 days of its upload.<ref>Wah!Banana. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDgHwsDlR1s&t=3s If We Worked for IKEA]”. ''YouTube''. November 3, 2019. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref>
From October 2015 to October 2016, Thomas was an intern who was then converted to a full-timer at The Smart Local (TSL).<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/kopankiewicz-thomas-a4911590/?originalSubdomain=sg Kopankiewicz Thomas]”. ''Linkedin''. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>Thomas K. “BOOKING INTO NS | Singapore Military”. ''YouTube''. October 4, 2016. Accessed on 6 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMKDER4fJc0  </ref><ref>TheSmartLocal. “AH BOY TO MAN | TSL Vlogs”. ''YouTube''. October 27, 2016. Accessed on 6 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZgx3DkEpr0 </ref> He has made several appearances on TSL’s YouTube Channel, including the video series — “Singaporeans Try”.<ref>TheSmartLocal. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRfWDz03nHw&t=212s Singaporeans Try: Competitive Eating (feat. Zermatt Neo and Thomasina Ow)]”. ''YouTube''. May 30, 2016. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>TheSmartLocal. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUvEIzEZfVI Singaporeans Try: Filipino Snacks]”. ''YouTube''. June 6, 2016. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>TheSmartLocal. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CSV7cIXAS8 Why Singlish Is The Most Efficient Language In The World - TSL Comedy]”. ''YouTube''. July 1, 2016. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref> At TSL, Thomas was the main cast, videographer and editor of the “TSL Vlogs” video series (Season 1) that lasted a total of 20 episodes.<ref>TheSmartLocal. “[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLURCSyX4ldqll5WWZyJyWRnSEkCHa1t7q TSL Vlogs - Season 1]”. ''YouTube''. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref> On top of producing video content, Thomas had written several articles during his time at TSL.<ref>“[https://thesmartlocal.com/read/author/thomas-kopankiewicz/ Thomas Kopankiewicz, Author at TheSmartLocal]”. ''The Smart Local''. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref>


=== Thomas K. (2016 - Present) ===
===Thomas K. (2016 - Present)===
Since 2016, Thomas Kopankiewicz has regularly uploaded vlogs documenting aspects of his life. Inspired by the American YouTuber, Casey Neistat, his video uploads feature his friends, family members, StarCraft 2 competitions and life milestones.<ref>Thomas K. “[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMyklc0umK95OmM02X5xfpA/about Channel Description]”. ''YouTube''. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>Thomas K.. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gol_ybuqXE&t=77s THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING, CASEY]”. ''YouTube''. November 19, 2016. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref> As of November 2019, Thomas’ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMyklc0umK95OmM02X5xfpA YouTube channel] has a over 2.8 million video views and 15,700 subscribers.<ref>“[https://socialblade.com/youtube/channel/UCMyklc0umK95OmM02X5xfpA Thomas K.’s YouTube Stats (Summary Profile)]”. ''Social Blade''. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref>
Since 2016, Thomas Kopankiewicz has regularly uploaded vlogs documenting aspects of his life. Inspired by the American YouTuber, Casey Neistat, his video uploads feature his friends, family members, StarCraft 2 competitions and life milestones.<ref>Thomas K. “[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMyklc0umK95OmM02X5xfpA/about Channel Description]”. ''YouTube''. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>Thomas K.. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gol_ybuqXE&t=77s THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING, CASEY]”. ''YouTube''. November 19, 2016. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref> As of November 2019, Thomas’ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMyklc0umK95OmM02X5xfpA YouTube channel] has over 2.8 million video views and 15,700 subscribers.<ref>“[https://socialblade.com/youtube/channel/UCMyklc0umK95OmM02X5xfpA Thomas K.’s YouTube Stats (Summary Profile)]”. ''Social Blade''. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref>


=== The Smart Local (2015 - 2016) ===
===Wah!Banana (2019 - 2023)===
From October 2015 to October 2016, Thomas was an intern at The Smart Local (TSL).<ref>"[https://www.linkedin.com/in/kopankiewicz-thomas-a4911590/?originalSubdomain=sg Kopankiewicz Thomas]”. ''Linkedin''. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>Thomas K. “BOOKING INTO NS | Singapore Military”. ''YouTube''. October 4, 2016. Accessed on 6 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMKDER4fJc0  </ref><ref>TheSmartLocal. “AH BOY TO MAN | TSL Vlogs”. ''YouTube''. October 27, 2016. Accessed on 6 November 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZgx3DkEpr0 </ref> He has made several appearances on TSL’s YouTube Channel, including the video series — “Singaporeans Try”.<ref>TheSmartLocal. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRfWDz03nHw&t=212s Singaporeans Try: Competitive Eating (feat. Zermatt Neo and Thomasina Ow)]”. ''YouTube''. May 30, 2016. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>TheSmartLocal. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUvEIzEZfVI Singaporeans Try: Filipino Snacks]”. ''YouTube''. June 6, 2016. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>TheSmartLocal. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CSV7cIXAS8 Why Singlish Is The Most Efficient Language In The World - TSL Comedy]”. ''YouTube''. July 1, 2016. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref> At TSL, Thomas was the main cast, videographer and editor of the “TSL Vlogs” video series (Season 1) that lasted a total of 20 episodes.<ref>TheSmartLocal. “[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLURCSyX4ldqll5WWZyJyWRnSEkCHa1t7q TSL Vlogs - Season 1]”. ''YouTube''. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref> On top of producing video content, Thomas had written several articles during his time at TSL.<ref>“[https://thesmartlocal.com/read/author/thomas-kopankiewicz/ Thomas Kopankiewicz, Author at TheSmartLocal]”. ''The Smart Local''. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref>
As of 2019, Thomas Kopankiewicz is a script writer and producer for the local YouTube channel, Wah!banana.<ref>Tan, Wei Hao. “[https://gameishard.gg/esports/blysk-on-sea-games-my-eyes-are-just-on-the-gold/ BLYSK ON SEA GAMES: MY EYES ARE JUST ON THE GOLD]”. ''gameishard.gg''. May 30, 2019. Accessed on 4 November 2019.</ref><ref>Wah!Banana. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWPAzKlZWME What happened in 2018]”. ''YouTube''. December 30, 2018. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref> He has also starred in several videos<ref>Wah!Banana. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvpzmR3NQ3Y Types of People in French Class]”. ''YouTube''. October 27, 2019. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>Wah!Banana. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PSVm08cG68 If Fairytales Had Twists]”. ''YouTube''. August 11, 2019. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref> including one titled “If We Worked for IKEA” which had garnered over 200,000 views within 3 days of its upload.<ref>Wah!Banana. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDgHwsDlR1s&t=3s If We Worked for IKEA]”. ''YouTube''. November 3, 2019. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref>
 
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== Competitive achievements & earnings ==
==Competitive achievements & earnings==


=== Team Resurgence (2019 - Present)<ref>Resurgence. “[https://www.facebook.com/RSGResurgence/posts/1972229746416147 Blysk to join team Resurgence]”. ''Facebook''. January 4, 2019. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref> ===
===Team Resurgence (2019 - 2020)<ref>Resurgence. “[https://www.facebook.com/RSGResurgence/posts/1972229746416147 Blysk to join team Resurgence]”. ''Facebook''. January 4, 2019. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref>===
[[File:Melbourne StarCraft Open 2019.jpg|thumb|''Blysk participated in the Melbourne StarCraft Open where he came in 3rd.'']]
[[File:Melbourne StarCraft Open 2019.jpg|thumb|''Blysk participated in the Melbourne StarCraft Open where he came in 3rd.'']]
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!Refs.
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|10 December 2019
|SEA Games 2019
|2nd
|NA
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|6 October 2019
|6 October 2019
|World Electronic Sports Games (WESG) 2019 - Singapore Qualifier  
|World Electronic Sports Games (WESG) 2019 - Singapore Qualifier
|1st
|1st
|$375
|$375
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|<ref>“[https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/ANZ_Proleague_Season_4 ANZ Proleague Season 4]”. ''liquipedia.net''. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>ANZ/SEA Starcraft II Pro League. “[https://twitter.com/ANZSEAProLeague/status/1168172828438355968 Team SEAOutcasts winning ANZ Proleague]”. ''Twitter''. September 1, 2019. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://www.onlineesports.com/tournaments/starcraft2/anz-proleague-season-4 ANZ PROLEAGUE SEASON 4]”. ''onlineesports.com''. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref>
|<ref>“[https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/ANZ_Proleague_Season_4 ANZ Proleague Season 4]”. ''liquipedia.net''. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>ANZ/SEA Starcraft II Pro League. “[https://twitter.com/ANZSEAProLeague/status/1168172828438355968 Team SEAOutcasts winning ANZ Proleague]”. ''Twitter''. September 1, 2019. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://www.onlineesports.com/tournaments/starcraft2/anz-proleague-season-4 ANZ PROLEAGUE SEASON 4]”. ''onlineesports.com''. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref>
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|3 August 2019  
|3 August 2019
|BrisCraft 2019
|BrisCraft 2019
|5th - 8th
|5th - 8th
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=== Team Downfall Gaming (2017 - 2018)<ref>SNseigifried. “[https://tl.net/forum/starcraft-2/378957-free-agents-transfers-discussion Free agents transfers discussion]”. ''tl.net''. October 30, 2012. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>Downfall Gaming. “[https://twitter.com/Downfall/status/931312061702848512 Roster change highlights]”. ''Twitter''. November 17, 2017. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[http://aligulac.com/players/904-Blysk/ Blysk]”. ''ALIGULAC''. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref> ===
===Team Downfall Gaming (2017 - 2018)<ref>SNseigifried. “[https://tl.net/forum/starcraft-2/378957-free-agents-transfers-discussion Free agents transfers discussion]”. ''tl.net''. October 30, 2012. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>Downfall Gaming. “[https://twitter.com/Downfall/status/931312061702848512 Roster change highlights]”. ''Twitter''. November 17, 2017. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[http://aligulac.com/players/904-Blysk/ Blysk]”. ''ALIGULAC''. Accessed on 6 November 2019.</ref>===
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=== Team MYinsanity (2014 - 2016)<ref>tHe ScooTer. “[https://tl.net/forum/starcraft-2/461089-myinsanityacademy-welcome-to-the-future Welcome To The Future]”. ''tl.net''. July 5, 2014. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>tHe ScooTer. “[https://tl.net/forum/starcraft-2/502897-myinsanity-academy-is-looking-for-new-blood mYi.Academy]”. ''tl.net''. January 27, 2016. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>Bury, Josh. “[https://www.thescoreesports.com/sc2/news/10753-myinsanity-re-sign-ptitdrogo-and-add-beastyqt-shadown mYinsanity re-sign PtitDrogo and add Beastyqt, ShaDoWn]”. ''Thescoreesports.com''. October 5, 2016. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref> ===
===Team MYinsanity (2014 - 2016)<ref>tHe ScooTer. “[https://tl.net/forum/starcraft-2/461089-myinsanityacademy-welcome-to-the-future Welcome To The Future]”. ''tl.net''. July 5, 2014. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>tHe ScooTer. “[https://tl.net/forum/starcraft-2/502897-myinsanity-academy-is-looking-for-new-blood mYi.Academy]”. ''tl.net''. January 27, 2016. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>Bury, Josh. “[https://www.thescoreesports.com/sc2/news/10753-myinsanity-re-sign-ptitdrogo-and-add-beastyqt-shadown mYinsanity re-sign PtitDrogo and add Beastyqt, ShaDoWn]”. ''Thescoreesports.com''. October 5, 2016. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>===
[[File:LotV BAT 2015 Thomas Kopankiewicz.jpg|thumb|''In November 2015, Blysk (right) won first place at the SEA LotV Beta Anniversary Tournament. Photo from [https://www.mineski.net/news/blysk-sweeps-ph-bet-enderr-to-claim-lotv-bat-championship Mineski.net].'']]
[[File:LotV BAT 2015 Thomas Kopankiewicz.jpg|thumb|''In November 2015, Blysk (right) won first place at the SEA LotV Beta Anniversary Tournament. Photo from [https://www.mineski.net/news/blysk-sweeps-ph-bet-enderr-to-claim-lotv-bat-championship Mineski.net].'']]
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|9 January 2016
|9 January 2016
|OSC Championship Season 3
|OSC Championship Season 3
|11th - 14th  
|11th - 14th
|$90
|$90
|<ref>“[https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/SC2SEA_OSC_Championship_3 SC2SEA OSC Championship 3]”. ''liquipedia.net''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://upcomer.com/sc2/tournament/1038/osc-championship-season-3-finale OSC Championship Season 3 Finale]”. ''upcomer.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://abiosgaming.com/tournaments/SCII/OSC-Championship-Season-3-Finale#6310-Upper-Bracket-Part-1 OSC Championship Season 3 Finale]“. ''Abios''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>Eddie. “[http://www.sc2sea.com/showthread.php?t=9521 OSC Season 3 Finals - $5000, Jan 8-10th, Top 32 Online Players of 2015!]”. ''sc2sea.com''. December 21, 2015. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
|<ref>“[https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/SC2SEA_OSC_Championship_3 SC2SEA OSC Championship 3]”. ''liquipedia.net''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://upcomer.com/sc2/tournament/1038/osc-championship-season-3-finale OSC Championship Season 3 Finale]”. ''upcomer.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://abiosgaming.com/tournaments/SCII/OSC-Championship-Season-3-Finale#6310-Upper-Bracket-Part-1 OSC Championship Season 3 Finale]“. ''Abios''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>Eddie. “[http://www.sc2sea.com/showthread.php?t=9521 OSC Season 3 Finals - $5000, Jan 8-10th, Top 32 Online Players of 2015!]”. ''sc2sea.com''. December 21, 2015. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
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|1 June - 28 August 2015
|1 June - 28 August 2015
|Ascended Star League (ASL) Season 5 Challenger  
|Ascended Star League (ASL) Season 5 Challenger
|5th - 8th  
|5th - 8th
|$25
|$25
|<ref>“[https://www.esportsearnings.com/tournaments/14342-asl-season-5-challenger AS: Season 5 Challenger]”. ''esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/ASL_Season_5/Challenger_League ASL Season 5 Challenger]”. ''liquipedia.net''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
|<ref>“[https://www.esportsearnings.com/tournaments/14342-asl-season-5-challenger AS: Season 5 Challenger]”. ''esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/ASL_Season_5/Challenger_League ASL Season 5 Challenger]”. ''liquipedia.net''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
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|12 July 2015
|12 July 2015
|2015 World Championship Series (WCS) Season 3 Challenger League  
|2015 World Championship Series (WCS) Season 3 Challenger League
|32nd - 62nd
|32nd - 62nd
|$2,000
|$2,000
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|2nd
|2nd
|$315
|$315
|
|<ref>ESLAustralia. “[https://tl.net/forum/sc2-tournaments/489315-wcs-season-3-oceania-southeast-asia-qualifier WCS Season 3: Oceania/Southeast Asia]“. ''tl.net''. July 4, 2015. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/2015_WCS_Season_3/Qualifier/Oceania_SEA 2015 WCS Season 3: Oceania & South East Asia Qualifier]”. ''liquipedia.net''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
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|20 May 2015
|20 May 2015
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|25th - 32nd
|25th - 32nd
|$161.08
|$161.08
|
|<ref>“[https://www.gosugamers.net/starcraft2/tournaments/9874-2015-kung-fu-cup-season-1#stage1 2015 KUNG FU CUP SEASON 1]”. ''GosuGamers''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>Digmouse. “[https://tl.net/forum/sc2-tournaments/477752-announcing-21k-kung-fu-cup-2015-season-1 2015 KUNGFUCUP SEASON  01]”. ''tl.net''. February 9, 2015. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://www.esportsearnings.com/tournaments/11996-kung-fu-cup-2015-season-1 Kung Fu Cup 2015 - Season 1]”. ''esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
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|18 May 2015
|18 May 2015
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|2nd
|2nd
|$24
|$24
|
|<ref>Philosopher. “[http://www.sc2sea.com/showthread.php?t=9203 SEAcraft Weekly #47 $100 Mon 18th May - SEA Only]”. ''sc2sea.com''. May 17, 2015. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://challonge.com/SEAcraft47 SEAcraft Weekly #47]”. ''challonge.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
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|8 May 2015
|8 May 2015
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|Winner
|$100
|$100
|
|<ref>“[https://www.esportsearnings.com/tournaments/10585-shoutcraft-root-vs-myi SHOUTcraft Clan Wars: ROOT Gaming vs. mYinsanity]”. ''esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
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|4 May 2015
|4 May 2015
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|1st
|1st
|$39
|$39
|
|<ref>“[https://challonge.com/SEAcraft45 SEAcraft Weekly #45]”. ''challonge''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>Philosopher. “[http://159.100.176.140/showthread.php?t=9178&showall=1 SEAcraft Weekly #45 $100 Mon 4th SEA ONLY]”. ''sc2sea.com''. May 1, 2015. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
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|18 April 2015
|18 April 2015
|2015 World Championship Series (WCS) Season 2 Challenger League  
|2015 World Championship Series (WCS) Season 2 Challenger League
|32nd - 62nd
|32nd - 62nd
|$2,000
|$2,000
|
|<ref>“[https://www.gosugamers.net/starcraft2/tournaments/9326-2015-wcs-season-2-challenger-league 2015 WCS SEASON 2 CHALLENGER LEAGUE]”. ''GosuGamers''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/2015_WCS_Season_2/Challenger 2015 WCS Season 2 Challenger League]”. ''liquipedia.net''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
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|11 - 12 April 2015
|11 - 12 April 2015
|World Championship Series (WCS) 2015: Season 2 - Qualifier  
|World Championship Series (WCS) 2015: Season 2 - Qualifier
|1st  
|1st
|$487.80
|$487.80
|
|<ref>“[https://www.esportsearnings.com/events/5410-wcs-2015-season-2-qualifier WCS 2015: Season 2 - Qualifier]”. ''esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>ESLAustralia. “[https://tl.net/forum/sc2-tournaments/482566-wcs-season-2-oceania-southeast-asia-qualifier WCS Season 2: Oceania/Southeast Asia]”. ''tl.net''. April 9, 2015. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://battlefy.com/aclpro/wcs-season-2-oceaniasoutheast-asia/54fedfd999bf9b43002b6556/stage/54ff0d8799bf9b43002b65a6/bracket/ WCS Season 2: Oceania/Southeast Asia]”. ''battlefy.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
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|15 March 2015
|15 March 2015
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|Winner
|$76
|$76
|
|<ref>“[http://aligulac.com/players/904-Blysk/earnings/ Blysk Earnings]”. ALIGULAC. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>"[https://tl.net/calendar/2015/03/ <nowiki>SEAcraftTV presents $100 Showmatch: Fenner vs. [mYi]Blysk</nowiki>]“. ''tl.net''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>SeacraftTV. “[https://www.twitch.tv/videos/40931272 Best of 7 Blysk vs Fenner]”. ''twitch.tv''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
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|11 January 2015
|11 January 2015
|World Championship Series (WCS) Season 1: Oceania/Southeast Asia Qualifiers  
|World Championship Series (WCS) Season 1: Oceania/Southeast Asia Qualifiers
|5th - 6th  
|5th - 6th
|$205
|$205
|
|<ref>“[http://aligulac.com/players/904-Blysk/earnings/ Blysk Earnings]”. ''ALIGULAC''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>ESLAustralia. “[https://tl.net/forum/sc2-tournaments/474685-wcs-season-1-oceania-southeast-asia-qualifier WCS Season 1: Oceania/Southeast Asia]”. ''tl.net''. January 6, 2015. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>Baldie. “[http://www.sc2sea.com/showthread.php?t=8875 <nowiki>[WCS] WCS Season 1: Oceania/Southeast Asia 2015 Jan 10/11</nowiki>]”. ''sc2sea.com''. December 19, 2014. Accessed on 5 November 2019. </ref><ref>“[https://battlefy.com/aclpro/wcs-season-1-oceaniasoutheast-asia/5484eb56661c9c1f01b35efe/stage/54853270a6a51c31010347b0/results WCS Season 1: Oceania/Southeast Asia]”. ''battlefy.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019. </ref>
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|4 January 2015  
|4 January 2015
|Hairy Smash
|Hairy Smash
|13th -16th
|13th -16th
|$31.65
|$31.65
|
|<ref>“[http://aligulac.com/players/904-Blysk/earnings/ Blysk Earnings]”. ''ALIGULAC''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/Hairy_Smash_Tournament Hairy Smash]”. ''liquipedia.net''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>Hairymuppet. “[https://tl.net/forum/sc2-tournaments/470417-hairy-smash-2000-final Hairy Smash $2000 Final]". ''tl.net''. November 1, 2014. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
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|20 - 21 December 2014
|20 - 21 December 2014
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|9th - 12th
|$61
|$61
|
|<ref>“[http://aligulac.com/players/904-Blysk/earnings/ Blysk Earnings]”. ''ALIGULAC''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>Eddie. “[http://www.sc2sea.com/showthread.php?t=8859 <nowiki>[OSC] $3500+ OSC Grand Finale - Groups, Preview + Info - Dec 20 + 21</nowiki>]”. ''Sc2sea.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>xpaperclip. “[http://www.sc2sea.com/showthread.php?t=8873 2014 Finals Preview: Championship Bracket Players]”. ''xc2sea.com''. December 17, 2014. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/SC2SEA_OSC_Championship_2#Grand_Finale SC2SEA OSC Championship 2]”. ''Liquipedia.net''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
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|30 November 2014
|30 November 2014
|OSC Masters Cup #47
|OSC Masters Cup #47
|3rd  
|3rd
|$26
|$26
|
|<ref>Eddie Sc2. “[https://tl.net/forum/sc2-tournaments/535165-osc-masters-cup OSC Masters Cup]”. ''tl.net''. July 4, 2018. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://challonge.com/mc47 Masters Cup 47]”. ''challonge.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
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|27 October 2014
|27 October 2014
|SEAcraft Weekly 26
|SEAcraft Weekly 26
|3rd  
|3rd
|$17.59
|$17.59
|
|<ref>“[https://www.onlineesports.com/tournaments/starcraft2/seacraft-weekly-26?# SEACRAFT WEEKLY 26]”. ''onlineesports.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://challonge.com/SEAcraft26 SEAcraft Weekly #26]”. ''challonge.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
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|6 October 2014
|6 October 2014
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=== Team NIL (2014) ===
===Team NIL (2014)===
[[File:Thomas Blysk 2012.jpg|thumb|''Thomas "Blysk" Kopankiewicz in 2012. Photo from Thomas K's [https://www.instagram.com/heythomask/?hl=en Twitter].'']]
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|14 - 15 June 2014
|14 - 15 June 2014
|World Championship Series (WCS) 2014 Season 3 America Qualifiers Oceania/South East Asia
|World Championship Series (WCS) 2014 Season 3 America Qualifiers Oceania/South East Asia
|5th - 6th  
|5th - 6th
|$250
|$250
|<ref>“[http://aligulac.com/players/904-Blysk/earnings/ Blysk Earnings]”. ''ALIGULAC''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
|<ref>“[http://aligulac.com/players/904-Blysk/earnings/ Blysk Earnings]”. ''ALIGULAC''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
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|10 May 2014
|10 May 2014
|SEA Rising Star Invitational 1  
|SEA Rising Star Invitational 1
|1st
|1st
|$120
|$120
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=== Team Flash eSports (2012 - 2014)<ref>Lam, Ziyuan. “[http://nogamenotalk.com/2012/04/17/starcraft-ii-flash-esports-strengthens-lineup/ StarCraft II: Flash eSports strengthens lineup]”. ''nogamenotalk.com''. April 17, 2012. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>Lee, Mary-Anne. “[https://www.techinasia.com/singapore-flash-esports-shuts-its-doors-after-three-years-in-the-scene Singapore: Flash eSports shuts its doors after three years in the scene]”. ''techinasia.com''. March 3, 2014.  Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref> ===
===Team Flash eSports (2012 - 2014)<ref>Lam, Ziyuan. “[http://nogamenotalk.com/2012/04/17/starcraft-ii-flash-esports-strengthens-lineup/ StarCraft II: Flash eSports strengthens lineup]”. ''nogamenotalk.com''. April 17, 2012. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>Lee, Mary-Anne. “[https://www.techinasia.com/singapore-flash-esports-shuts-its-doors-after-three-years-in-the-scene Singapore: Flash eSports shuts its doors after three years in the scene]”. ''techinasia.com''. March 3, 2014.  Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>===
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|11- 12 January 2014  
|11- 12 January 2014
|2014 World Championship Series (WCS) Season 1 America: Oceania/South East Asia Qualifier
|2014 World Championship Series (WCS) Season 1 America: Oceania/South East Asia Qualifier
|5th - 6th
|5th - 6th
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|5 January 2014
|5 January 2014
|OSC Masters Cup #37
|OSC Masters Cup #37
|5th - 6th  
|5th - 6th
|$13.41
|$13.41
|<ref>Eddie. “[http://www.sc2sea.com/showthread.php?t=2730 Masters Cup News, Results + Hall of Fame]”. ''sc2sea.com''. November 10, 2011. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://challonge.com/mc37 Masters Cup 37]“. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://www.esportsearnings.com/tournaments/4892-sc2-sea-masters-cup-37 2013 SC2 SEA Masters Cup #37]”. ''esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
|<ref>Eddie. “[http://www.sc2sea.com/showthread.php?t=2730 Masters Cup News, Results + Hall of Fame]”. ''sc2sea.com''. November 10, 2011. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://challonge.com/mc37 Masters Cup 37]“. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://www.esportsearnings.com/tournaments/4892-sc2-sea-masters-cup-37 2013 SC2 SEA Masters Cup #37]”. ''esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
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|29 June 2013
|29 June 2013
|Vengeance Cup 2013 Singapore  
|Vengeance Cup 2013 Singapore
|3rd
|3rd
|$300, Spectre mouse and messenger bag
|$300, Spectre mouse and messenger bag
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|7 April 2013
|7 April 2013
|OSC Masters Cup #29
|OSC Masters Cup #29
|3rd  
|3rd
|$31.17  
|$31.17
|<ref>“[https://www.esportsearnings.com/tournaments/4884-sc2-sea-masters-cup-29 2013 SC2 SEA Masters Cup #29]”. ''esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>Starcraft 2 SEA Community Site. “[https://www.facebook.com/sc2sea/posts/537919472927584?__tn__=-R Masters Cup 29 sign up]”. ''Facebook''. April 7, 2013. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
|<ref>“[https://www.esportsearnings.com/tournaments/4884-sc2-sea-masters-cup-29 2013 SC2 SEA Masters Cup #29]”. ''esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>Starcraft 2 SEA Community Site. “[https://www.facebook.com/sc2sea/posts/537919472927584?__tn__=-R Masters Cup 29 sign up]”. ''Facebook''. April 7, 2013. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
|-
|-
|23 November 2012  
|23 November 2012
|Intel® Extreme Masters Season (IEM) Season VII - Global Challenge: Singapore  
|Intel® Extreme Masters Season (IEM) Season VII - Global Challenge: Singapore
|17th - 20th  
|17th - 20th
|$650  
|$650
|<ref>“[http://85.90.247.51/results/events/11910-IEM-Season-VII-Singapore-Main-Tournament/ IEM Season VII Singapore  Main Tournament]”. ''ALIGULAC''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://www.sk-gaming.com/event/2149-iem-season-vii-singapore/tournament/1628-starcraft-ii IEM Season VII Singapore]”. ''sk-gaming.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
|<ref>“[http://85.90.247.51/results/events/11910-IEM-Season-VII-Singapore-Main-Tournament/ IEM Season VII Singapore  Main Tournament]”. ''ALIGULAC''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref><ref>“[https://www.sk-gaming.com/event/2149-iem-season-vii-singapore/tournament/1628-starcraft-ii IEM Season VII Singapore]”. ''sk-gaming.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
|-
|-
|29 July 2012
|29 July 2012
|2012 World Championship Series (WCS) Singapore Nationals
|2012 World Championship Series (WCS) Singapore Nationals
|7th - 8th  
|7th - 8th
|$300  
|$300
|<ref>“[https://www.esportsearnings.com/tournaments/4897-wcs-2012-singapore 2012 StarCraft II World Championship Series: Singapore Nationals]”. ''esportsearnings.com''. Accessed on 5 November 2019.</ref>
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|}
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== References / Citations ==
== Media coverage ==
 
=== The Straits Times (2019) ===
In 2019, Thomas Kopankiewicz was featured on the Straits Times just prior to his final game at the 2019 SEA Games. The then-eSports athlete was interviewed about the game Starcraft II, as well as his experience representing Singapore at the game.<ref name=":0" /> He described the journey as a "crazy Cinderella story".
 
Thomas eventually took home a Silver medal after the finals, which took place on 10 December 2019.<ref name=":0" />
 
=== HYPE & STUFF (2020) ===
In an interview with the online magazine HYPE & STUFF, Thomas Kopankiewicz shared his disappointment at the results of the 2019 SEA Games.<ref name=":1" /> He cited his “Go for Gold” attitude towards the events, which inevitably made him feel as if he had lost the game even though he clinched silver.<ref name=":1" />
 
Thomas spoke about how he coped with Singaporean society’s conservative attitudes towards eSports, and even shared how his passions in gaming led to tension between him and his parents.<ref name=":1" /> He also talked about some major sacrifices he made for the Games, including giving up his German passport.<ref name=":1" />
 
=== CNA (2021) ===
Thomas Kopankiewicz was featured on CNA’s Game Nation series, a programme covering the stories of 6 of Singapore’s top eSports players.<ref>CNA. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/game-nation-esports/cyber-athlete-thomas-kopankiewicz-1440671 Game Nation: The Cyber Athlete: Thomas Kopankiewicz]”. ''CNA''. May 18, 2021. Accessed 15 March 2023.</ref> In the short clip, Thomas broke down the gameplay of Starcraft II, which he competed in at the 2019 SEA Games. He also shared other ways he trained his focus and determination for the sport, including going for fitness and self-defence classes.
 
=== AsiaOne Online (2023) ===
In February 2023, Thomas Kopankiewicz appeared on an AsiaOne feature after his TikTok went viral.<ref name=":3">Tan, Claudia. “'[https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/i-didnt-know-walls-are-supposed-fall-local-influencer-wakes-find-his-kitchen-tiles I didn't know walls are supposed to fall off': Local influencer wakes up to find his kitchen tiles popping off]”. ''AsiaOne''. February 11, 2023. Accessed 15 March 2023. </ref> The influencer discovered that several of his kitchen tiles were falling off and he eventually had to duck-tape them back on, because he had “just left [his] job” and “[didn’t] have the money to renovate this place”.<ref name=":3" />
 
The TikTok garnered mixed reactions, with some netizens poking fun at Thomas’ predicament, while other concerned ones suggested reasons for why this incident occurred.<ref name=":3" />
 
==References / Citations==
[[Category:People of Interest]]
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[[Category:Singapore Media]]

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Thomas Kopankiewicz
Thomas Blysk Kopankiewicz.jpg
Born23 November 1995
EducationDiploma in Communication & Media Studies
Alma materSingapore Polytechnic

Thomas “Blysk” Kopankiewicz is content creator and strategist under the personal YouTube channel, Thomas K. He is also known for his brief career as a competitive StarCraft II player.[1] He is noted for using the ‘Protoss’ race in the game.[2] Throughout his eSports career, Blysk has won several tournaments like the SEA Legacy of the Void (LOTV) Beta Anniversary Tournament in 2015. In 2019, he represented Singapore in the 2019 SEA Games alongside players like Wong “NutZ” Jeng Yih for Dota 2, and managed to clinch the Silver medal after losing 4-1 to Caviar Acampado.[2][3][4] Apart from competitive gaming, Thomas “Blysk” Kopankiewicz is a YouTube personality. He uploads vlogs on his personal YouTube channel and has been featured in the videos of Singaporean channels —  The Smart Local (TSL) and Wah!Banana.[5][6]

As of November 2019, Thomas’ YouTube channel has over 3.1 million views and 16,300 subscribers.[7] On Instagram, Thomas has also managed to amass over 19,300 followers.[8]

Background

Thomas “Blysk” Kopankiewicz attended Radin Mas Primary School and Gan Eng Seng School. In 2016, he obtained a Diploma in Communication and Media Studies at Singapore Polytechnic (SP).[9] During his time at SP, Thomas was a part of the student emcees club, SP Comperes.[10]

StarCraft II (2010)

As a secondary school student, Thomas frequented LAN cafes to play Dota with his friends. Following the release of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty in 2010, Thomas was hooked and captivated by the game’s diverse strategic options, the use of reaction time, mouse dexterity and complexity of the game play. Thomas then began watching tournament games which brought him closer to the eSports community.[11][12]


Thomas was scouted by the team, Flash eSports when he defeated the top-ranking player at a local tournament that had been hosted at a LAN shop.[13] Thomas adopted the username “Blysk” which is Polish for “Flash”.[14]


In 2016, Blysk retired briefly leaving team MYinsanity to serve his mandatory National Service in Singapore.[15][16] He later resumed his competitive career, playing for Downfall Gaming in 2017.[17]

Family & early life

Thomas “Blysk” Kopankiewicz was born in Germany on 23 November 1995 to a Polish father and Chinese mother. He relocated to Singapore at 4 years old, accompanying his mother who had found a job as a cellist with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.[18] Thomas is the younger of two siblings. He has an older brother, Jan Kopankiewicz.[19][20] Thomas currently lives in Singapore with his mother and stepfather while his biological father and older brother are living in Berlin.[21]

“My parents—my mom and stepdad—were not at all supportive. They were very against it at the start. It was during my teenage years, where I’d want to go against my parents and rebel. At the same time, gaming full-time in Singapore was unheard of because of the emphasis on the university paper race.”[22]

Career highlights

SEA Games (2019)

Thomas (right) was selected to represent Singapore in the 2019 SEA Games for StarCraft II. Photo from Game is Hard.

Held in the Philippines, the 2019 SEA games is the first multi-sports event to include 5 eSports medal events — Dota 2, StarCraft II, Tekken 7, Arena of Valour and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.[23] In May 2019, Blysk battled it out with veteran StarCraft player nirvAna and Resurgence team member, Revenant before emerging as the winner for the Singapore Esports Association (SGEA) national qualifiers.[24][25]


Thomas “Blysk” Kopankiewicz and Toh “Lobo” Wei Liang Alvin, who finished second, were nominated to represent Singapore in StarCraft II for the 30th SEA Games.[26][27] On 10 December 2019, Thomas came in 2nd place at the SEA Games.[28]

“In retrospect, I am honoured to be able to represent Singapore at the SEA Games. I’ve been through so many other overseas competitions and I’ve always been the only Singaporean there. This time though, many Singaporean representatives joined me on an official and more internationally recognised stage. More importantly, the game is being broadcast on mainstream media which helps provide a different perspective on eSports and gaming.”[22]

YouTube

The Smart Local (2015 - 2016)

From October 2015 to October 2016, Thomas was an intern who was then converted to a full-timer at The Smart Local (TSL).[29][30][31] He has made several appearances on TSL’s YouTube Channel, including the video series — “Singaporeans Try”.[32][33][34] At TSL, Thomas was the main cast, videographer and editor of the “TSL Vlogs” video series (Season 1) that lasted a total of 20 episodes.[35] On top of producing video content, Thomas had written several articles during his time at TSL.[36]

Thomas K. (2016 - Present)

Since 2016, Thomas Kopankiewicz has regularly uploaded vlogs documenting aspects of his life. Inspired by the American YouTuber, Casey Neistat, his video uploads feature his friends, family members, StarCraft 2 competitions and life milestones.[37][38] As of November 2019, Thomas’ YouTube channel has over 2.8 million video views and 15,700 subscribers.[39]

Wah!Banana (2019 - 2023)

As of 2019, Thomas Kopankiewicz is a script writer and producer for the local YouTube channel, Wah!banana.[40][41] He has also starred in several videos[42][43] including one titled “If We Worked for IKEA” which had garnered over 200,000 views within 3 days of its upload.[44]

Competitive achievements & earnings

Team Resurgence (2019 - 2020)[45]

Blysk participated in the Melbourne StarCraft Open where he came in 3rd.
Date Tournament Placing Winnings (USD) Refs.
10 December 2019 SEA Games 2019 2nd NA [2]
6 October 2019 World Electronic Sports Games (WESG) 2019 - Singapore Qualifier 1st $375 [46][47]
31 August - 1 September 2019 Melbourne StarCraft Open 2019 3rd $168.50 [48][49][50]
5 July - 31 August 2019 ANZ Proleague Season 4 1st (Team SEA Outcasts) $105.13 [51][52][53]
3 August 2019 BrisCraft 2019 5th - 8th $76.50 [54][55][56]

Team Downfall Gaming (2017 - 2018)[57][58][59]

Date Tournament Placing Winnings (USD) Refs.
7 March -11 April 2018 ANZ Proleague Season 2 3rd (Downfall Gaming) $66.67 [60][61]
21 November - 19 December 2017 ANZ Proleague Season 1 3rd (Downfall Gaming) $80 [62][63]
5 - 26 august 2017 2017 WCS Montreal - Oceania, SEA Qualifier 5th - 6th $605 [64][65][66]

Team MYinsanity (2014 - 2016)[67][68][69]

In November 2015, Blysk (right) won first place at the SEA LotV Beta Anniversary Tournament. Photo from Mineski.net.
Date Tournament Placing Winnings (USD) Refs.
16 April 2016 2016 World Championship Series (WCS) Spring Regional Challengers Oceania SEA Japan 7th - 8th $300 [70][71][72][73]
9 February 2016 Luck Fadder Maps Showmatches (Match 1) Winner $30 [74][75][76]
9 January 2016 OSC Championship Season 3 11th - 14th $90 [77][78][79][80]
22 November 2015 OSC Masters Cup #60 3rd $25 [81][82]
14 November 2015 SEA Legacy of the Void (LotV) Beta Anniversary Tournament 1st $1,000 [83][84][85]
5 - 6 September 2015 Australian Cyber League 2015 Pro Circuit: Melbourne (SC2) 2nd $449.98 [86][87]
1 June - 28 August 2015 Ascended Star League (ASL) Season 5 Challenger 5th - 8th $25 [88][89]
3 August 2015 Seacraft Weekly 52 3rd $16 [90][91][92]
12 July 2015 2015 World Championship Series (WCS) Season 3 Challenger League 32nd - 62nd $2,000 [93][94][95][96]
5th July 2015 2015 World Championship Series (WCS) Season 3: Oceania & South East Asia Qualifier 2nd $315 [97][98]
20 May 2015 Kung Fu Cup 2015 - Season 1 25th - 32nd $161.08 [99][100][101]
18 May 2015 SEAcraft Weekly 47 2nd $24 [102][103]
8 May 2015 SHOUTcraft Clan Wars: ROOT Gaming vs. mYinsanity Winner $100 [104]
4 May 2015 SEAcraft Weekly 45 1st $39 [105][106]
18 April 2015 2015 World Championship Series (WCS) Season 2 Challenger League 32nd - 62nd $2,000 [107][108]
11 - 12 April 2015 World Championship Series (WCS) 2015: Season 2 - Qualifier 1st $487.80 [109][110][111]
15 March 2015 SEAcraft Showmatch Fenner vs Blysk Winner $76 [112][113][114]
11 January 2015 World Championship Series (WCS) Season 1: Oceania/Southeast Asia Qualifiers 5th - 6th $205 [115][116][117][118]
4 January 2015 Hairy Smash 13th -16th $31.65 [119][120][121]
20 - 21 December 2014 OSC Championship Season 2 9th - 12th $61 [122][123][124][125]
30 November 2014 OSC Masters Cup #47 3rd $26 [126][127]
27 October 2014 SEAcraft Weekly 26 3rd $17.59 [128][129]
6 October 2014 SEAcraft Weekly 23 2nd $26.30 [130][131]
15 September 2014 SEAcraft Weekly 20 2nd $45.15 [132][133]
14 September 2014 SEA Rising Star Open 2 2nd $60 [134]
19 August 2014 SEAcraft Weekly 16 1st $46.50 [135][136]
28 July 2014 SEAcraft Weekly 13 3rd $19 [137][138]

Team NIL (2014)

Thomas "Blysk" Kopankiewicz in 2012. Photo from Thomas K's Twitter.
Date Tournament Placing Winnings (USD) Refs.
14 - 15 June 2014 World Championship Series (WCS) 2014 Season 3 America Qualifiers Oceania/South East Asia 5th - 6th $250 [139]
30 May 2014 Friday Fun Night #17 1st $14 [140][141][142]
10 May 2014 SEA Rising Star Invitational 1 1st $120 [143][144][145]
26 April 2014 SHOUTcraft Clan Wars: Clan Who? vs. IvDgaming Winner (Clan Who?) $100 [146]
22 March 2014 SHOUTcraft Clan Wars: ROOT Gaming vs. Clan Who? Winner (Clan Who?) $100 [147][148]
8 February 2014 SEA Rising Star Open 1 5th - 6th $9 [149]
25 January 2014 MSI Saturday Showdown Series Season 1 #10 2nd $43 [150]

Team Flash eSports (2012 - 2014)[151][152]

Date Tournament Placing Winnings (USD) Refs.
11- 12 January 2014 2014 World Championship Series (WCS) Season 1 America: Oceania/South East Asia Qualifier 5th - 6th $250 [153][154]
5 January 2014 OSC Masters Cup #37 5th - 6th $13.41 [155][156][157]
23 - 24 November 2013 [OSC] SEA Championship Series, 2013 Grand Finale 13th -16th $23 [158][159]
29 June 2013 Vengeance Cup 2013 Singapore 3rd $300, Spectre mouse and messenger bag [160][161][162][163]
7 April 2013 OSC Masters Cup #29 3rd $31.17 [164][165]
23 November 2012 Intel® Extreme Masters Season (IEM) Season VII - Global Challenge: Singapore 17th - 20th $650 [166][167]
29 July 2012 2012 World Championship Series (WCS) Singapore Nationals 7th - 8th $300 [168]

Media coverage

The Straits Times (2019)

In 2019, Thomas Kopankiewicz was featured on the Straits Times just prior to his final game at the 2019 SEA Games. The then-eSports athlete was interviewed about the game Starcraft II, as well as his experience representing Singapore at the game.[2] He described the journey as a "crazy Cinderella story".

Thomas eventually took home a Silver medal after the finals, which took place on 10 December 2019.[2]

HYPE & STUFF (2020)

In an interview with the online magazine HYPE & STUFF, Thomas Kopankiewicz shared his disappointment at the results of the 2019 SEA Games.[4] He cited his “Go for Gold” attitude towards the events, which inevitably made him feel as if he had lost the game even though he clinched silver.[4]

Thomas spoke about how he coped with Singaporean society’s conservative attitudes towards eSports, and even shared how his passions in gaming led to tension between him and his parents.[4] He also talked about some major sacrifices he made for the Games, including giving up his German passport.[4]

CNA (2021)

Thomas Kopankiewicz was featured on CNA’s Game Nation series, a programme covering the stories of 6 of Singapore’s top eSports players.[169] In the short clip, Thomas broke down the gameplay of Starcraft II, which he competed in at the 2019 SEA Games. He also shared other ways he trained his focus and determination for the sport, including going for fitness and self-defence classes.

AsiaOne Online (2023)

In February 2023, Thomas Kopankiewicz appeared on an AsiaOne feature after his TikTok went viral.[170] The influencer discovered that several of his kitchen tiles were falling off and he eventually had to duck-tape them back on, because he had “just left [his] job” and “[didn’t] have the money to renovate this place”.[170]

The TikTok garnered mixed reactions, with some netizens poking fun at Thomas’ predicament, while other concerned ones suggested reasons for why this incident occurred.[170]

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