CS2: TheMongolz shook off the Mongolian horseback archery stereotype and became a role model for Asian e-sports.

The Austin Major 2025 competition has just come to an end. The European powerhouse Vitality overcame numerous difficulties and won the championship trophy. On the other hand, TheMongolz won the runner-up.

Whenever talking about a competition, netizens tend to pity the runner-up, watching the contestants shoulder heavy responsibilities and hoping to become the strongest in the competition, but helplessly only one step away. The trophy seems to symbolize failure, and the regretful eyes make the situation even worse. Although they remain silent, they know that in the eyes of the public, the runner-up is a loser, so they react like this.

The third place had a different story. They always said that they were defeated but still had honor. They had the spirit of never giving up. They used their last strength to fight for the remaining medals. Success was the pride of the people. They would keep working hard next time. There was still a lot of room for improvement. However, TheMongolz was remembered by everyone. They were the first Asian team to enter a Major event and made it to the finals for the first time.

You have to know that the outside world's impression of Mongolians is still stuck on traditional horseback riding and archery, and their presence is not high. They don't have high-tech equipment, and they choose to train in Internet cafes. They rely on their talent to go international and start their professional careers. European and American teams win prizes in Major competitions like eating, and since the gold content is not high, there is nothing much to mention. But for TheMongolz, and even Mongolia as a whole, this is an Asian e-sports model, giving young people hope, influencing the domestic view of the industry, and attracting more new generations to pick up courage and set out towards their difficult dreams.