PARIVISION in the top‑3 The International 2026: comment by No[o]ne

• PARIVISION reached the top 3 of The International 2026
• The team defeated Spirit with a score of 2:1
• No[o]ne achieved the best result since 2018
• The player is in the top 5 by KDA of the tournament

The International 2026, the main tournament for Dota 2, gathered the best teams in the world competing for a multi-million dollar prize pool. The event traditionally takes place in the USA and is considered the pinnacle of the esports calendar.

Path to the semifinals

In the upper bracket of the tournament, the PARIVISION team defeated Spirit with a score of 2:1, securing a place in the top 3. The victory was achieved thanks to a confident performance in the first game and a composed comeback in the third.

Comment No[o]ne

During the interview on stage, Vladimir Minenko, better known by the nickname No[o]ne, noted that Spirit surprised them on the second map, where the opponents demonstrated a high level of micro-control and unexpected tactics. According to him, over time he changed his attitude towards victories, learning to appreciate each match regardless of the outcome.

For No[o]ne, the current result is the best since 2018, when he took second place as part of Virtus.pro. That same year, he reached the finals of The International for the first time, and now, eight years later, he has repeated his entry into the upper part of the table.

Statistically, the player demonstrates one of the best efficiency indicators – KDA. At the current stage of the tournament, Minenko is among the top five leaders in this parameter, highlighting his contribution to the team's successes.

Throughout his career, No[o]ne has been known as one of the most reliable carry players. After moving from Virtus.pro to PARIVISION, he continued to develop his style, combining aggressive farming with precise use of ultimate abilities.

Reaching the top 3 opens up the opportunity for PARIVISION to meet one of the strongest teams in the tournament in the finals. Experts note that No[o]ne's stability and high KDA could be a decisive factor in the upcoming matches.

The Ukrainian esports community actively supports Minenko and his team, emphasizing the importance of international achievements for the development of the scene in the country.

Source: Championat