Russian cyber athletes triumph as champions in CS 2 competition nationwide
In a thrilling finale on July 6, 2025, the Yakut team HESTA clinched the RESF Championship of Russia 2025 in Counter-Strike 2, defeating the Ufa University of Science and Technology (UUST) with a score of 2:1. This victory marks a significant milestone for HESTA, who have set their sights on participating in all major tournaments and qualifiers.
The road to victory was not without its challenges. Initially, HESTA suffered a loss in the first map of the final match. However, the team rallied and won the next two matches to secure the championship. Dmitry Kirillin, a team player from HESTA, spoke about the victory, advising his team not to dwell on the first game and focus on the next match.
Kim Argunov, another key player from HESTA, received a special award from Sber in the "Unbelievable Moment" category. This recognition came for his outstanding skill in crucial rounds, and his award included an exclusive trophy and a cash prize of 100,000 rubles. This accolade adds to the team's success in the Sber Championship of Russia, where they also won the grand prize of a cup and one million rubles.
As for HESTA's upcoming tournament participation, while specific confirmed events are not listed in the search results, several major Counter-Strike 2 events are scheduled around late July to early August 2025. These include the Thunderpick World Championship 2025 (Jul 24 - Aug 1) and multiple regional B-tier events from August 1-3. Dmitry Kirillin mentioned that HESTA is planning to participate in the Sber Cup of Russia in August.
For the most accurate and up-to-date info on HESTA’s upcoming tournament participation, monitoring official team announcements or tournament organiser releases is recommended. The team's ambition is to solidify their status as a strong team on the professional Counter-Strike 2 scene and continue to make a mark in the competitive gaming world.
Dmitry Kirillin, from HESTA, expressed his enthusiasm for participating in various sports, not just Counter-Strike 2, as he aims to build a strong team in the professional gaming world. Kim Argunov, another team member, positively impacted the sports industry with his exceptional skills, earning him the "Unbelievable Moment" award from Sber.
