February 27 tournament operator ESL announced that the final stage IEM Katowice 2023 CS: GO in Spodek Arean will be held without spectators. The organizers made this decision in order to prevent the epidemic of coronavirus. Players and talents were upset, but almost everyone reacted with understanding – safety is above all. Cybersport.ru has collected the most interesting opinions from Twitter.
“Spodek without spectators is not Spodek.”
“For the first time, I’ll be in the Spodek arena without spectators … A smart decision, of course, but very upset.”
“Because of the coronavirus, there will be no spectators in one of the best arenas. To hell with this virus and that’s it. We need screams and tears. ”
“It breaks my heart. I feel sorry for all the fans who wanted to watch the playoffs. You are the one for whom we play. ”
“I sympathize with all those who went into the playoffs to play in such an arena without spectators …”
Nikolay device Ridtz He supported the decision, but still really would like to play in front of the public.
“It is important to understand that safety is paramount. Poland decided to close the tournament primarily in order to protect visitors from the possibility of getting sick. You all perfectly understand that all the teams would like to play in the crowded arena. ”
“It was only a matter of time before the virus got to eSports. Let’s see what will happen in the future. ”
“Great news from Katowice. I don’t even know what to say. A lot of people who came here from different parts of the world were notified at the last minute … It looks completely unfair. But safety is paramount. ”
Andrey Ghostik Kadik did not share the decision to ban IEM Katowice for viewers.
I did not understand a bit why in a country where there are no officially ill patients, to cancel the audience in the arena. Occasionally I watch major CS tournaments, primarily because of the atmosphere and the audience, it’s a shame.
– Andrew Kadyk (@Ghostikdota) February 27, 2023
It’s a very difficult but sure decision to hold the playoffs of the tournament without spectators. Yes, there are no cases of coronavirus in Poland, but such massive events that people from all over the world fly to are a very big risk. I’m sorry with all the fans of CS
– Vitalii Volochai (@ v1lat) February 27, 2023
Alexey Bafik Bafadarov noted that this could happen on StarLadder ImbaTV Dota 2 Minor Season 3which starts March 5th.
Discouraging news from Poland. The decision is belated, but perhaps the right one. Sorry for the fans, the team and the organizers. Given the latest statement by the head of WHO, a fight in Europe is to be expected. Ahead, by the way, is the Kiev Minor for Dota, where similar measures can be taken.#IEM
– Alexey Bafadarov (@bafikk) February 27, 2023
IEM Katowice 2023 takes place in Poland from February 24 to March 1. Teams play $ 500 thousand, of which half will go to the winner. You can familiarize yourself with the schedule of matches and the intermediate results of the group stage in our material.
