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Esports Dynasty: Team Spirit Wins Third International!
23 Aug
Summary
- Team Spirit secured their third Dota 2 International championship.
- They defeated fellow Russian team Parivision in a close final.
- The tournament prize pool exceeded $3.3 million USD.
Team Spirit has cemented its legendary status in esports by clinching their third Dota 2 International championship. The Russian-based team emerged victorious in the grand final of The International 2023, held this year in Shanghai. This historic win makes them the first team ever to secure the prestigious title three times.
The path to victory was hard-fought, culminating in a dramatic 3-2 defeat of fellow Russian team Parivision. This remarkable achievement adds to Team Spirit's previous triumphs in 2021 and 2023, underscoring their sustained dominance in professional Dota 2.
The International 2023 boasted a significant prize pool of $3.344 million. As champions, Team Spirit secured the largest share, earning $1.4 million. Runner-up Parivision received $434,000, while third-place finisher Team Yandex collected $300,000.
