Nexus Gaming: Romanian Team Breaks New Ground at PGL Major Copenhagen 2024
Nexus Gaming has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in Romanian esports by securing a spot in the European RMR stage of the highly esteemed Counter-Strike tournament, PGL Major Copenhagen 2024. This prestigious event will bring together the top 24 Counter-Strike teams from around the world in Copenhagen from March 17 to 31, with a staggering prize pool of USD 1.25 million.
With an annual budget of EUR 200,000, Nexus Gaming will be competing against powerhouses such as Vitality, valued at USD 200 million, and Heroic, a team that has raked in USD 1 million in just two years. The Romanian team boasts a lineup of talented players including Cătălin “BTN” Stănescu, Adrian “XELLOW” Guţă, Cosmin “ragga” Teodorescu, Alexandru “s0und” Ștefan, and Ersin “ERSIN” Chiriac.
Octav “ang” Cretu, CEO of Nexus Gaming, expressed his awe at the team’s journey, comparing it to the UEFA Champions League and the Counter-Strike World Cup combined. This achievement not only marks a victory for Nexus Gaming but also fills the entire Romanian esports community with pride.
What sets this qualification apart is the historical significance. No other Romanian team has ever reached such a major event before. While Romanian players have participated in Major competitions in the past, this is the first time they will be representing their country as part of a Romanian team on this grand stage.
Nexus Gaming’s path to the RMR involved a decisive victory over the talented Estonian team sYnck, propelling them from 181st to 52nd in the HLTV rankings. However, their journey is far from over as they face tough opposition from elite teams such as Astralis, who have dominated the Counter-Strike scene with three consecutive Majors and a total of four victories.
Among the formidable teams in Nexus’s assigned group are Vitality, Mouz, Spirit, Monte, Cloud9, Apeks, Preasy Sport, Gamerlegion, Guild Eagles, Ence, Ecstatic, Pera, OG, and Heroic. Notably, Vitality has an impressive track record, highlighted by their recent triumph at the BLAST.tv Major in Paris, while Cloud9 secured the 2018 Boston Major title.
In addition to Nexus Gaming, four other Romanian players have also qualified for the Major with their respective teams. Mihai “iM” Ivan, formerly of Nexus, will be representing the Ukrainian Na`Vi organization, Adam “adamS” Marian qualified with the Spanish KOI organization owned by Gerard Pique, Sebastian “volt” Maloș joins the RMR thanks to GamerLegion’s run in the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 final, and Iulian “regali” Harjău is a member of the international OG team.
The PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 is not just an exhilarating competition, but it also offers substantial rewards. The total prize pool amounts to USD 1.25 million, with the winning team taking home USD 500,000. The second and third-place teams will receive USD 170,000 and USD 80,000 respectively.
Nexus Gaming has been making significant strides since its establishment in 2015, excelling in various games including Counter-Strike, League of Legends, and PUBG Mobile. As an organization, Nexus Gaming has gone beyond esports teams to include a dedicated video production and event team, a marketing agency featuring over 30 influencers, as well as a leading internet gaming space in Eastern Europe.
With an impressive annual turnover growth of 50-100% between 2019 and 2023, Nexus Gaming continues to push the boundaries of Romanian esports, making a lasting impact on the industry.
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