The Omniknight costume took first place in the cosplay contest at The International 2026
The organizers announced the results of the cosplay contest at The International 2026. The Omniknight cosplay was declared the winner.
Chinbalus took first place. In the “Most Significant Transformation” category, the Naga Siren costume by Emilia “Grafomanka” Trotsenko won, while Gol.D.Moon’s Legion Commander was recognized as the best performance. The judges’ favorite was the Sven cosplay by Abuduorui Naigai.
The International 2026 is taking place August 13–23 in Shanghai; the tournament’s prize pool has now reached $3.3 million.
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