Dota 2 Giants Pull Out of ESL One Kuala Lumpur

One of many greatest names within the Dota 2 scene is not going to be competing on the upcoming ESL One Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia is ready to welcome again top-tier Dota 2 groups from world wide as ESL One Kuala Lumpur takes place in December. Twelve groups will compete for a bigger share of the million-dollar prize pool, however the event has already suffered a big setback. One of many greatest Dota groups on the planet has confirmed that they won’t be collaborating within the occasion within the Malaysian capital.

Which Workforce Has Withdrawn from ESL One Kuala Lumpur?

Workforce Spirit have formally declared that they won’t be collaborating within the ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 event. The choice, communicated by way of an official assertion from the occasion organizers, attributes well being points as the first purpose stopping the Dota 2 group from touring to Malaysia for the competitors.

Sadly as a result of well being causes @team__spirit are now not capable of attend #ESLOne Kuala Lumpur. We want them a speedy restoration!

The obtainable slot will probably be handed to the Western European Closed Qualifiers, as the subsequent best area in response to our rankings. pic.twitter.com/2mL9NNL0kf

— ESL Dota2 (@ESLDota2) November 9, 2023

ESL transferred Spirit’s slot to a group from Western Europe, citing it as ” the subsequent best area in response to the rankings.” The choice will probably be decided in Closed Qualifiers, the place EEU additionally possesses two slots.

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Workforce Spirit has supplied clarification relating to the absence of a few of their gamers, citing the need for medical statement and subsequent remedy in Europe. The choice stems from a dedication to prioritize the well being and well-being of the group members. Notably, Workforce captain Yaroslav “Miposhka” Naydenov has taken a brief break from aggressive play and is anticipated to make a return at a later date.

This growth aligns with earlier statements from the group’s supervisor, Dmitry “Korb3n” Belov, who had hinted at the potential for Workforce Spirit lacking the occasion as a result of unexpected well being concerns.

“One of many gamers will take a trip till January. I will not say who. To be sincere, I do not even know if I am allowed to. In fact, we will probably be taking part in with a stand-in. The query is, what number of stand-ins. I am undecided if we are going to attend ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023, it can all rely upon ESL guidelines. If we will probably be allowed to have two stand-ins and the remaining will probably be able to play after a month of trip, we will probably be taking part in there,” Korb3n mentioned.

Scheduled to happen in Malaysia from December 11 to 17, ESL One Kuala Lumpur is gearing as much as host an exciting competitors amongst 12 groups. Powerhouses comparable to LGD, Gaimin Gladiators, and Azure Ray are among the many invited rosters for this prestigious occasion. The latter group, nevertheless, is at present dealing with potential challenges because it stands to lose at least two of its players, a state of affairs that would doubtlessly impression their invitation standing for the event.