Every yr, Valve holds a Dota 2 match known as The International that brings collectively a number of the finest Dota 2 groups from all all over the world to compete for a large prize pool. The match has been gaining a whole lot of consideration all over the world, and yearly folks from all over the world really trouble to take the time to attend the match in-person.

Unfortunately for 2021’s match, the in-person occasion has been cancelled. The International 2021 was purported to be held in Romania, however as a result of rising variety of circumstances within the nation, Valve has in the end made the choice to scrap the occasion.

According to Valve, “We have been carefully evaluating the continued rise of Covid rates in Romania, as well as the resulting introduction of new local restrictions in Bucharest. To ensure the safety of all players, talent, and production staff participating in the event, we have decided to refund all ticket sales for The International 2021.”

Do remember that the cancellation is just for the in-person occasion. The match is predicted to proceed to be held as beforehand deliberate on the seventh of October, so you may nonetheless watch the occasion from the varied reside streams that can be out there. At the second, the prize pool continues to be at just a little over $40 million.

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