Puppey on the first map of The International 2026 Grand Final: “It’s not exactly an experiment; we’ve tried this before.”
PARIVISION (TEAM VISION) coach Klément “Puppey” Ivanov spoke about the draft in an interview after hero selection for the first map of The International 2026 Grand Final.
On the expectation of returning to the top
I thought I could make it here if I had a good team. It wasn’t easy. Maybe I needed more rest or something else, but overall, I’ve always believed I know how to play Dota—or at least how to win at it.
On the draft for the first map
It’s not exactly an experiment; we’ve tried this before. If it works—great; if not—at least we gave it a shot.
On No[o]ne- choosing Io for the first time in his career
That’s what TI is for.
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PARIVISION took first place at the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris. A victory at The International could be the third title in Clement “Puppey” Ivanov’s coaching career. As a player, he won The International 2011.
Photo: SC PGL Esports S.R.L.
