Dark Horses Ready to Shine at Shanghai Major's Elimination Stage (by TEDD)
The Shanghai Major 2024's Elimination Stage features compelling underdogs who could reshape the tournament's landscape beyond the usual favorites.
Heroic (#7 HLTV, Valve rankings) enters as a direct invite following a strong 3-1 European RMR performance. After transitioning from their Danish roster 11 months ago, the team found stability with degster joining as AWPer. Recent achievements include playoff spots in EPL S20, 3rd/4th at IEM Rio 2024, and silver medals at Elisa Masters Espoo and Thunderpick World Championship 2024.
Heroic players in team uniforms
Their current lineup showcases impressive talent: sjuush's reliable support play, TeSeS's improving performance, NertZ's world-class rifling (1.23 rating), kyxsan's dynamic leadership, sAw's experience, and degster's high-impact potential.
The MongolZ (#5 Valve, #9 HLTV) represent Asia's strongest hope for a breakthrough performance at the first Asian Major. Their 2024 achievements include:
- Top 16 at PGL Copenhagen Major
- Multiple playoff appearances (EPL 19/20, IEM events)
- Four LAN victories including $850,000 Thunderpick World Championship
- $986,347 in prize money (4th highest in 2024)
Three players from The MongolZ
Their consistent five-man roster features exceptional talent:
- bLitz (23): Dynamic IGL with strong firepower
- 910 (22): Standout AWPer
- Senzu (18): Rising rifle star
Currently on a 10-match winning streak and dropping only 15 rounds across four maps in the Opening Stage, The MongolZ demonstrate they're not just dark horses but legitimate contenders capable of competing with elite teams.
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