Russian esports player Nikita «Daxak» Kuzmin shared his plans for the near future on Telegram. He mentioned that he has been frequently attending the gym and has lost weight, now down to 85 kg. He is preparing for the upcoming season and hopes to return to tournaments with improved results and fewer embarrassing moments. He also recounted recently suffering from severe food poisoning, which left him feeling very unwell for several days and enduring a fever of over 39°C.
The International 2024 is running from 4 to 15 September in a LAN format, with the prize pool currently standing at $2.4 million, fuelled by compendium sales and level upgrades.