sh1ro after being eliminated from the IEM Cologne Major 2026: “This Major isn’t ours, but we’ve gained something greater as a team”

Team Spirit sniper Dmitry “sh1ro” Sokolov commented on the “Dragons’” elimination from the IEM Cologne Major 2026. The player’s statement was published on the club’s Telegram channel.
We lost the match [against Team Falcons]. Thanks to everyone who supported us. This Major isn’t ours, but we’ve gained something greater as a team. We’ll fix our mistakes next season and be ready to play in the upcoming tournaments. <...>
Team Spirit lost to Team Falcons in the semifinals of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 with a score of 1–2 (14–16 on Anubis, 13–8 on Mirage, and 12–16 on Dust2). sh1ro’s team finished the tournament in 3rd–4th place and received $80,000 in prize money.
Photo: PGL.


