News2025.07.14 16:48

Historic triumph: Lithuania wins European championship in esports ‘Counter-Strike 2’

LRT.lt 2025.07.14 16:48

The Lithuanian team claimed victory on Sunday at the European ‘Counter-Strike 2’ esports championship held in Kosovo.

Defying early predictions, Lithuania fought their way to the final, where they defeated Ukraine 2-0.

They won 13-9 on the map ‘Nuke’ and then secured a 16-12 victory in overtime on ‘Anubis’.

This marks the first time in history that Lithuania has won the European ‘Counter-Strike 2’ championship.

The Lithuanian squad featured Aurimas Pipiras, Matas Magila, Gytis Glušauskas, Džiugas Steponavičius, and Emilis Blažys.

Matas Magila was named the tournament’s most valuable player.

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