On October 30, player blaZek1ng, who competed with the team Global Esports this season, announced his departure from esports. In his farewell message, the athlete expressed gratitude to everyone who supported him throughout his career.

After much contemplation, I have decided to leave esports to pursue my own goals. Goodbye, friends. I am thankful to everyone who supported me in good times and bad. Without you, I wouldn't have made it this far.

blaZek1ng stated in his announcement

The 28-year-old player began his career in 2020 with the Indonesian team BOOM Esports, where he made a name for himself as a controller, specializing in the character Sova. During his nearly three years with BME, he contributed to the team's success, including participation in Champions 2022.

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In September 2023, blaZek1ng signed with Global Esports and participated in the PACIFIC league, where his team finished in 9th place, ending the season with a record of 3 wins and 7 losses. In the first stage, the player posted an ACS of 194.2 and a K/D of 0.96; however, in the second stage, playing in an unfamiliar role as a sentinel, his stats dropped to an ACS of 184.1 and a K/D of 0.92.

In August 2024, the team announced his limited free agent status, and two weeks ago, blaZek1ng himself indicated his intention to seek a new team. His departure from esports came as a surprise in light of the recent success of his former team BME, which recently rose to Tier 1.