The highly anticipated “IEM Katowice,” marking the inaugural major Counter-Strike tournament of 2025, kicks off today, January 29th. This prestigious event features 24 elite teams from around the globe vying for a staggering prize pool of $1 million.
Notably, the Mongolian team “The MongolZ” has earned a direct invitation to the playoff stage based on their impressive ranking. Previously recognized as the top team in Asia, “The MongolZ” has climbed to the third position in Valve’s world rankings, securing their spot in the playoffs without passing through the preliminary rounds.
The upcoming matches will determine “The MongolZ” opponents following the conclusion of the preliminary games.
Todays’ preliminary matches are set to showcase some thrilling action. Among the highlights, the Brazilian women’s team “Imperial” gears up to face off against male competitors for the second time. Their recent appearance at the “Blast Bounty” tournament saw them perform commendably against the renowned Ukrainian team “NaVi.”
