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The Russian President Vladimir Putin has released an official statement congratulating Team Spirit on their historic $18.2 million victory at The International 10. The first Russian org to win the illustrious event.
TI10 winnersTeam Spirit received heavy praise on social media in the last 24 hours. However, a big surprise came earlier today when Russian PresidentVladimir Putinalso made an official post congratulating the Dota 2 team for their victory. You might think a Putin Dota message must be a meme surely but no, it’s very real.
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The International 10 ended in a crescendo and the champion of the biggest esports tournament in history has been crowned. Team Spirit!
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Vladimir Putin’s message to TI10 winners Team Spirit
In anofficial postfrom the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin had this to say: (Translated by Esports.gg’s official translator)
“Dear friends!
I congratulate you on your deserved victory at The International-2021, the Dota-2 world championship. For the first time in history, a Russian team from the Team Spirit club has won these prestigious matches. Well done!
On the path to the final you demonstrated clear leadership qualities, and, in the decisive match, which was a genuine test of expertise and character, you were able to concentrate, and, at the most crucial moment, to seize the initiative from strong opponents. You proved in practice that our cyber sportspeople are always focused on the result and capable of scaling any heights.
I wish you fresh success and all the best.
Vladimir Putin”
“You proved in practice that our cyber sportspeople are always focused on the result and capable of scaling any heights. "
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