Following NAVI's recent match against MOUZ at PW Shanghai Major 2024 RMR, sniper Ighor "w0nderful" Zhdanov took to Telegram to address the criticism he received from fans. He disclosed that he had fallen ill just before the qualifiers commenced, emphasizing that he gave his all despite the unfavorable circumstances.
Throughout the RMR event, w0nderful struggled with a negative KD across five maps, maintaining an average HLTV rating of 1.00. On a brighter note, the riflers on the team displayed excellent form, each boasting a rating above 1.20.
Despite putting up a valiant effort, NAVI ultimately succumbed to MOUZ with a score of 1:2 in a closely contested match for a Major spot. Currently holding a 2-1 record, NAVI still has two more opportunities to secure qualification for the main event. The upcoming opponent will be announced in due course, with the decisive match scheduled for November 19.
