The OG organization has announced that it will no longer participate in the CCT European Series #16 tournament, which is taking place in Europe. The main reason for this decision was the team's desire to focus on ranking tournaments in order to increase their chances of getting to the upcoming Major.
Official statement
“Given our current position, we need to prioritize ranked tournaments to maximize our chances of reaching the Major, as well as effectively manage the players' workload and avoid burnout during this busy period,” the team said in a statement.
OG's path to the CCT
Before the withdrawal, OG showed a good result in the group stage of the Swiss system:
These results allowed OG to take the 6th place and advance to the playoffs. In the first match at the Single-Elimination stage, the team was supposed to play ENCE, but due to OG's withdrawal, ENCE was automatically awarded the victory.
Format and significance of the tournament
Format:
- Swiss system in the group stage (16 teams, all matches Bo3).
- Single-Elimination grid in the playoffs (8 best teams).
Prize pool: $50,000.
- 1st place: $22,000
- 2nd place: $10,000
- 3-4 places: $5,000
Although CCT is an important competition for young and ambitious teams, the main priority for OG-level teams is to qualify for top-level international tournaments such as Major.
Consequences for the tournament
Context of the OG decision
This step once again confirms the tendency among top organizations to avoid overloading the calendar and prioritize Major Qualifiers. This decision causes a mixed reaction among fans, as tournaments like CCT are important for the development of the scene and support of young talents.
OG finish their performance at CCT European Series #16 in 9-16th place.
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