No[o]ne- on performing at The International 2026: “Playing in front of a crowd like this is just an incredible feeling.”
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PARIVISION (TEAM VISION) midlaner Vladimir “No[o]ne-” Minenko spoke in an interview after defeating Team Spirit in the upper bracket semifinals of The International 2026 about the second game of the series, his changing attitude toward victories, and performing in front of the fans.
On the second map of the series
I think they really surprised us with their last-pick Phantom Lancer. On top of that, they objectively outplayed us on the second map. not me on Clockwerk just completely wiped the floor with us—my respect to the guy, he played great. They simply outplayed us.
On how my attitude toward victories has changed
When I was really young, I dreamed only of victories—I thought only about raising the Aegis, and things like that. But time goes on, adult life throws more and more challenges your way, and a whole bunch of new tasks pop up… And at some point, you realize that it’s not just the trophies that matter. The most important thing is the journey itself.
On Performing in Front of the Fans
Honestly, for me as a person, it means absolutely everything. That’s the essence of my journey—to be here and to go as far as possible. Playing in front of a crowd like this is just an incredible feeling. Thank you so much, guys—I love you all!
Earlier, Vladimir “No[o]ne-” Minenko spoke about the competitiveness of the teams at The International 2026: “I think this will be the most competitive Int in the entire history of Dota that has ever been.”
