Due to visa issues, NAVI will not be able to participate in the BLAST Premier Spring 2023 Finals
Andrew G.Due to difficulties in obtaining American visas, the NAVI team has been forced to withdraw from theBLAST Premier Spring 2023 Finals in CS:GO. This information was announced on the club's social media platforms and official website.
The team faced challenges in the visa application process, citing a "packed tournament schedule" as the main reason. Previously, player Valeriy "B1T" Vakhovsky mentioned the team's slim chances of participating in the tournament. As a result, Complexity Gaming will replace NAVI in the tournament.
The BLAST Premier Spring Finals 2023 will take place from June 7th to 11th in Washington, USA. Representing Eastern Europe will be the Cloud9 team. Eight teams will compete for a prize pool of $425,000, ranking points, and a slot in the World Final 2023. The Spring Finals will be the last major event before the players' summer break.