Conflict between No[o]ne and Dukalis

The team PARIVISION, representing Eastern Europe, celebrated their long-awaited victory at ESL One Bangkok 2024, becoming a true symbol of perseverance and teamwork. This tournament was significant not only for the team but also for its members, who overcame personal conflicts and challenges to reach the top.

The Path to Victory: Personal and Professional

At the heart of the story was the team's captain, Vladimir «No[o]ne» Minenko, who shared how he managed to overcome a personal conflict with his teammate, Andrey «Dukalis» Kurapatkin. "It was a beef in public, but I understand that people in pubs are different," Minenko explained. "For me, the most important thing is to win tournaments, that’s my dream." He mentioned that their conversation went smoothly, and the conflict was quickly resolved: "I asked him, 'Will you apologise?' and he said, 'Yes.' That’s the right approach. He’s an adult guy, even though he’s 22."

This episode clearly illustrates how, in professional esports, it’s crucial to set aside personal differences for the sake of a common goal. For both Minenko and Kurapatkin, winning was the priority, and they did just that, clinching the title at the prestigious Bangkok tournament.

Emotions of the Winners

For Andrey «Dukalis» Kurapatkin, winning ESL One Bangkok 2024 confirmed that his efforts had not been in vain. After the final victory, he reflected, "The most important thing I feel now is that all this time I’ve worked and played, and it wasn’t for nothing. The approach I used paid off. Just living Dota, you sit and play, and I enjoy it myself. I don’t want to do anything else, I just want to play Dota 2." The journey Kurapatkin took from playing in pubs to winning a major tournament became an important step in both his personal and professional growth.

A Historic Moment: 1843 Days and the Captain’s Tears

The award ceremony was an emotional moment for the entire team. For Minenko, the victory at ESL One Bangkok 2024 marked his first LAN tournament win in 1843 days, which explains his tears on stage. The last time he won a tournament was as part of Virtus.pro, when they triumphed at Parimatch League in November 2019. Back then, the team earned $40,000, an amount that seemed modest compared to today’s prize pools.

Now, in 2024, PARIVISION claimed $300,000 at ESL One Bangkok, symbolising the growth of both the team and its captain, who had long awaited this moment. This victory not only brought financial rewards but also marked the team’s return to the elite ranks of global esports.