StrangeR and TheChoosenOne shared their thoughts on L1GA TEAM’s qualification for The International 2026
Semyon Nomerovsky
L1GA TEAM’s sports director, Alexander “StrangeR” Solomonov, and the team’s coach, Alexey “TheChosenOne” Karanevich, spoke on their personal social media accounts about the team’s qualification for The International 2026.
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Alexander “StrangeR” Solomonov expressed his joy at returning to the Dota 2 Tier 1 scene:
L1GA Team (HUL1GANI) is heading to The International 2026!
It’s an incredibly satisfying feeling to be back in the “big” game)
In just four months, we managed to completely rebuild the team, leading to results that many would have considered unimaginable in the past.
This was made possible thanks to the tremendous work of the coaching staff, the players’ dedication, and the support of the entire club staff! We were all on the same page—I’m proud of my team, and this is just the beginning!!!
A special thanks to the L1GA TEAM management for their trust and for giving me free rein in putting together the roster.
Alexey “TheChosenOne” Karanevich thanked the fans:
WE’RE HEADING TO THE INTERNATIONAL 2026!
This is a resounding and significant victory for our team. Thank you to everyone who has loyally cheered for us since the open qualifiers—your support means the world to us!
HULIGANI will be waiting for you from August 13 to 23 in Shanghai!
L1GA TEAM, competing under the HULIGANI tag, defeated Virtus.pro 2-1 in the lower bracket of the closed qualifiers for The International 2026 in Europe and advanced to the main tournament of the year, which will take place in Shanghai from August 13 to 23.
Photo by Alexander “StrangeR” Solomonov.
Semyon Nomerovsky
