“I’m proud to have the opportunity to represent our region”: OG players on qualifying for The International 2026
Members of OG’s Dota 2 roster shared their thoughts on the team’s qualification for The International 2026 following the Southeast Asia regional qualifiers.
Team coach Adam “343” Shah thanked the fans:
Thank you all for your kind words! I’m proud to have the opportunity to represent our region.
Analyst Gregorius “Sundabule” Arvinda compared his current situation to the start of the season:
I started the season with nothing to lose and got everything I ever dreamed of. I’m grateful to OG and 343 for this opportunity.
Kerry John Anthony “Natsumi” Vargas noted that this will be his first time playing at The International:
We’re going to TI! I’m officially heading to my first The International. The dream is alive—see you in Shanghai. Let’s go!
Midlaner Erin Jasper “Yopaj-” Ferrer and offlaner Mark Louis “Raven” Polo Faus kept their comments brief:
TI in China ❤️
TI again!
Fourth-position support Timothy “TIMS” Randrup is happy to return to China:
It’s so good to be back in China.
Fifth-position support Rolen Andrei Gabriel “skem” Ong posted a photo with a former teammate and wrote:
Come up with your own caption in the comments. Either way, GGWP, Nikko 🤝
In the final match of the regional qualifiers, OG proved stronger than Grind Back. The match ended with a 3-1 victory for the Western European club. In July, the Filipino team will also compete at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris.
Photo by Man Lok Fung, BLAST.
