2023-05-21 21:45:52
Raised by the chants of supporters to empty his lungs, his broken voice struggles to pierce the tumult of the crowd. As the Major 2023 of Counter-Strike : Global Offensive in the Parisian Accor Arena, Augustin struggles to contain his emotions: “I want to cry, I don’t realize”.
Like some 12,000 spectators present on site, the young man came to watch a memorable final which, after a clash in two sets between him and the Germans of GamerLegion, allowed the French team Vitality to win the first major trophy in its history.
At the key of this annual tournament, an envelope of 500,000 dollars awarded by the American company Valve, publisher of this shooting video game, to the victorious team. But also and mostly, “a title that was missing from our showcase”considers Fabien Devide, says « Neo », president of Vitality. From the dressing room where he watched part of the final, the one who co-founded the most famous French e-sports team internationally has not ceased to torment himself about the outcome of the match. “I’m in pain, so focused on the goal that I can’t savor it yet. Even if it will mark me for life”he conceded to Monde before the meeting.
First title and tears of joy
Organized for the first time in France by Blast, this prestigious event brought together several hundred thousand followers, who followed it online on the Twitch streaming platform. Claiming their shared passion for esports by chats interposed, these will have had a good glimpse of the sensational atmosphere that reigned at Bercy. In the stands, a few German fans like Chris, 32, pushed wide behind their players. “GamerLegion deserves to winhe judged in the stands at the start of the game. But if Vitality wins, I’ll still be happy. »
It must be said that the French club was largely the favourite. After a recent victory at an international tournament in Brazil, the form and cohesion of its athletes enabled this squad, made up of two Frenchmen, as many Danes and one Israeli, not to concede any rounds during this Major.
Coming especially from Montpellier for the occasion, Diane-Elody and her companion did not miss a beat of the meeting. “I who don’t really know video games and who have attended several sports competitions, I find it great to follow, it’s funny, lively. » Further on, Thomas, a computer science student and active member of the Golden Hornets, the association of« ultras » of Vitality, sings the chain of the songs of supporters written for the occasion.
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