The MongolZ and Rare Atom Secure Spots at Perfect World Shanghai Major
The MongolZ and Rare Atom have secured their spots in the Perfect World Shanghai Major, becoming the first Asian teams to qualify through the Asia RMR tournament.
The MongolZ earned their qualification by defeating DRILLAS in a thrilling 2-1 series. Despite falling behind 10-2 on Mirage and ultimately losing the map, they bounced back strongly on Ancient and Anubis. Led by captain Garidmagnai "bLitz" Byambasuren, the team showcased exceptional resilience and teamwork, with standout performances from Munkhbold "Senzu" Azbayar and Ayush "mzinho" Batbold.
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Rare Atom secured the second spot by defeating TALON in consecutive maps (Vertigo and Inferno), both with 13-8 scorelines. Andrew "kaze" Khong's ace and 1vs3 clutch on Vertigo proved crucial, while Junhao "ChildKing" Peng's strong performance on Inferno helped seal their victory.
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These qualifications mark a significant milestone for Asian Counter-Strike, as both teams will represent their region against global competition. The MongolZ aim to maintain their regional dominance, while Rare Atom's qualification ensures local Chinese representation at the Shanghai Major, demonstrating the region's growing competitive strength in professional Counter-Strike.
Both teams will now prepare to compete against the world's best teams at the Perfect World Shanghai Major, where they'll have the opportunity to showcase Asian Counter-Strike on an international stage.
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