Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Counter - Strike : Global Offensivetournament , IEM Katowice , was barred from hosting a live audience , exit the squad to compete in an eerily silent stadium . IEM Katowice is one of IEM ’s humanity - renowned competitory tournament . Furthermore , IEM tournaments are by far some of the more highly anticipated non - Major competitions . This hebdomad , sixteen of the most talentedCSGOteams meet in Katowice , Poland , to confront off for a part of the $ 500 thousand trophy pool .
While IEM Katowice , is one of the of late sham tournaments , CSGOisn’t the only residential area affectedby the coronavirus outbreak . January 2020 , brought promulgation that Blizzard’sOverwatch League canceledprofessionalOverwatchmatches and event in Chinabecause of the computer virus . similarly , the gaming hardware industry has take a deep cut . For case , reports stateddelays to the highly anticipated Playstation5 and Xbox Series Xwere expected because the absolute majority of manufacturing take place in China .
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harmonise toEuroGamer , Spodek Arena remained mysteriously smooth as the teams continued to wager without a crowd . The on - stage portion of the tourney started Friday , February 28 . Typically , images of competing squad would be seen completely engulfed in an excited gang ; however , the springy Twitch broadcasts show otherwise . Legendary French player Kenny " kennyS " Schrub was seen nonchalantly stand beside his teammate , gazing upon an empty crowd . Missing in the screen background is the musical accompaniment of passionate fans , cheer their pet teams on . Rather than showy transition scenes of an mad hearing , the camera now focuses alone on the stage , who ’s extravagant light show is exclusively for the online observer .
24-hour interval prior , ESL had released statement regarding their stance on the safety and wellness of those attending . February 26 , 2020 , bestow a wardrobe spillage from IEM put forward the organization was implement required wellness masking for all players , attendant , staff , and special guests . Additionally , medical professionals were to be made available , as well as sanitation station and first help patrol . Furthermore , the aesculapian stave was reportedly fructify to develop the populace on proper hygiene techniques .
Despite their efforts , Polish officials view as the upshot asignificant medical jeopardy . ESL respects the conclusion made and agrees with their sentiment that thehealth of the general publicshould be the number one priority . Players spoke out with ponderous heart but also stood by the final decision . Counter - Strike : Global OffensiveIEM Katowice 2020 grand finals take position on March 1 and can be viewed online at Twitch.tv .
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