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The Complete List of International Dota 2 Champions and Prize Money
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| The Complete List of International Dota 2 Champions and Prize Money (2014 - 2018) |
2011: Invictus Gaming - $1 million
2012: Natus Vincere - $1 million
2013: Alliance - $1 million
2014: Newbee - $5 million
2015: Evil Geniuses - $6.6 million
2016: Wings Gaming - $9.1 million
2017: Team Liquid - $10 million
2018: OG - $11 million
As you can see, the prize money for The International has grown significantly over the years. This is due to the massive popularity of the event, as well as the ever-increasing size of the player base. With each passing year, more and more people are getting into Dota 2 and watching The International. This trend is likely to continue in the future, which means we can expect even bigger prize pools in the years to come.
The International 2014 Champion: Newbee
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Newbee is a relatively new team, formed in early 2014. They quickly rose to the top of the Chinese scene and became one of the favorites to win The International. They lived up to the hype, defeating some of the best teams in the world on their way to the grand finals.
In the finals, they faced off against Vici Gaming, another Chinese team. It was a close series, but Newbee ultimately came out on top, 3-2. This is their first Major tournament win, and they have proved that they are the best Dota 2 team in the world.
We would like to congratulate Newbee on their victory, and we look forward to seeing them defend their title next year.
The International 2015 Champion: Evil Geniuses
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The finals were held at the KeyArena in Seattle. Evil Geniuses won the first map, but lost the second. They then won the next two maps to take the series and the championship.
Evil Geniuses had a strong run through the lower bracket, defeating teams like LGD Gaming and Vici Gaming to make it to the finals. In the end, they were able to take down CDEC Gaming to become the champions of The International 2015.
Congratulations to Evil Geniuses on their victory!
The International 2016 Champion: Wings GaminG
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The team is composed of five players:
Blizzy
Innocence
Shadow
Faith_bian
y`
Wings Gaming formed in 2014, and they made their debut in The International 2015. They managed to make it to the top 8, but they were ultimately defeated by Evil Geniuses.
Despite their loss, Wings Gaming proved that they were a force to be reckoned with. They came back even stronger in 2016 and managed to take down Digital Chaos in the grand finals.
Blizzy, the team's captain, is one of the most experienced players on the team. He has been playing Dota 2 for over six years and has a wealth of knowledge about the game.
Innocence is the team's carry player. He is a relatively new player, but he has already made a name for himself with his stellar performances.
Shadow is the team's midlaner. He is one of the most talented players in the world and has a very high mechanics. Faith_bian is the team's offlaner. He is a very experienced player and has a great understanding of the game.
y` is the team's support player. He is a very dedicated player and always makes sure that his teammates are in the best position to win. Wings Gaming are one of the most successful teams in Dota 2 history. They have won numerous tournaments and have proven time and time again that they are the best team in the world.
The International 2017 Champion: Team Liquid
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Team Liquid is a professional eSports organization based in the Netherlands that was founded in 2000. In January 2015, they became the first Western team to be sponsored by a Chinese company, after signing a deal with Chinese Internet company, QQ Game.
Team Liquid is one of the most successful Western teams of all time, with their biggest achievement being winning The International 2017. They have also won numerous other tournaments such as the StarLadder i-League Invitational, The Defense, ESL One New York, and EPICENTER.
Their journey to becoming the champions of The International 2017 was not an easy one. They had to face some of the best teams in the world, including defending champions Wings Gaming, OG, and Virtus.pro. But in the end, they proved to be the best team in the world and took home the grand prize of $10,862,683.
This year’s International was the biggest and most prestigious eSports event in history, with a prize pool of over $24 million. It was held in Seattle’s KeyArena, which is home to the NBA’s Seattle SuperSonics. Over 10,000 people attended the event, making it the largest ever for an eSports tournament.
Team Liquid’s victory at The International 2017 marks a new era for Western teams in Dota 2. They have shown that it is possible for a Western team to compete with and beat the best teams in the world. This will surely inspire other Western teams to aim for victory at future Internationals. However, they have never won The International, the biggest and most prestigious tournament in all of Dota 2. This year, they have a chance to change that.
