A record number of Ukrainian players is expected at the upcoming Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 - 16 participants. Among them are such well-known names as b1t, w0nderful, zont1x, r1nkle, jambo, jackasmo, zeRRoFIX, s-chilla, fear, cptkurtka023, npl, esenthial, headtr1ck, alex666, Kvem and Woro2k. This is an unprecedented number of Ukrainian representatives at tournaments of this level, which emphasizes the growth of the Ukrainian scene in the world of esports.
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This tournament will be an important milestone for many of these players, as some of them will have the opportunity to play at such a major international event for the first time. Others, such as b1t or Woro2k, are already familiar with the scenes of major tournaments and are ready to demonstrate their skills again. It is important to note that the presence of so many Ukrainian players at the Major tournament demonstrates the maturity and development of the Ukrainian esports scene, which continues to produce talented players.
Previous records of Ukrainians' participation in Major tournaments
Until now, the largest number of Ukrainian players was recorded at IEM Katowice 2019, where 14 Ukrainians took part in the tournament. At that time, there were such legends as Edward, s1mple, and Zeus, who left their mark on the history of Counter-Strike. That tournament became one of the most memorable for the Ukrainian esports community, cementing Ukraine's status as a country that produces top players.
It is also worth noting the participation of 13 Ukrainian players at ELEAGUE Major Boston 2018 and BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023. These were equally important tournaments where Ukrainian players were able to demonstrate their skills on the world stage. However, it is Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 that may become a new starting point for Ukrainian esports.
Prize pool and tournament dates
Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 will be one of the largest tournaments of the year, not only in terms of the number of participants, but also in terms of its prize pool. The tournament will be held from November 30 to December 15 in Shanghai, China. The total prize pool will amount to $1,250,000, of which $500,000 will go to the winning team. Such an impressive sum creates additional motivation for the teams that will fight for the champion title.
Shanghai Major 2024 promises to be not only a large-scale event in the CS2 world, but also a defining moment for many Ukrainian players who want to leave their mark on the global esports scene. Fans from all over the world are looking forward to this competition, which has every chance of becoming one of the most exciting in the history of the game.
Source: apieceofcsgo
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