OneJey on participating in the Southeast Asia qualifier for The International 2026: “I gave it my best shot, but I guess it wasn’t meant to be this time.”
Professional player Ivan “OneJey” Zhivitsky, who played for Mentality Monsters in the closed qualifier for The International 2026 in Southeast Asia, commented on his team’s elimination.
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There’s not much to say—sorry, guys. I tried my best, but I guess it wasn’t meant to be this time. Thanks to Egor [egxrdemxn] for inviting me to play; this has been the best month I’ve had in the past six months.
Mentality Monsters finished in 5th–6th place after losing 1–2 to Execration in the elimination match. The closed qualifier in Southeast Asia is taking place from June 19–23, with the organizers awarding one spot at The International 2026.
Photo by Sebastian Pandelache, SC PGL Esports S.R.L.
