Ame Falls Short Again at The International 2025, Secures Another Second Place

Ame, one of the most celebrated players in Dota 2 history, has once again narrowly missed the top spot at The International. At The International 2025, he finished in 2nd place, continuing a pattern of near-misses that has defined much of his career.

Throughout his TI journey, Ame has shown incredible skill and consistency, but the championship title has repeatedly eluded him:

• The International 2017 — 4th place
• The International 2018 — 2nd place
• The International 2019 — 3rd place
• The International 2021 — 2nd place
• The International 2022 — 5-6th place
• The International 2024 — 5-6th place
• The International 2025 — 2nd place

Fans have affectionately called him “the eternal runner-up,” a title that reflects both his extraordinary talent and the heartbreak of narrowly missing out on the ultimate prize. Despite this, Ame’s performances continue to inspire the Dota 2 community, proving that consistency at the highest level is a remarkable achievement in itself.

As the dust settles on TI 2025, discussions about Ame’s legacy are more alive than ever. While a championship has remained elusive, his contributions to his teams and the game’s competitive history are undeniable. Fans remain hopeful that someday, Ame’s perseverance will finally be rewarded with a long-awaited championship trophy.

Results of The International 2025

• 1st place: Team Falcons — $1,144,141 (42.5%)
• 2nd place: Xtreme Gaming — $350,021 (13%)
• 3rd place: PVISION — $242,255 (9%)
• 4th place: BB Team — $161,540 (6%)
• 5th-6th place: HEROIC, Nigma Galaxy — $134,598 (5%)
• 7th-8th place: Tundra Esports, Team Tidebound — $107,657 (4%)
• 9th-13th place: Yakutou Brothers, Aurora Gaming, Wildcard, Team Liquid, Team Spirit — $48,407 (1.8%)
• 14th-15th place: Natus Vincere, BOOM Esports — $26,942 (1%)
• 16th place: Team Nemesis — $13,471 (0.5%)

The International 2025 is the main tournament in the Dota 2 discipline, organized by Valve. The initial prize pool of The International amounts to $1,600,000, with the remaining funds being raised through in-game transactions. As of this match, the TI 2025 prize pool stands at approximately $2.63 million.