Torbjørn Nyborg

Official Statement Due to a number of misleading and unprofessional publications released at the early stage of our project — as well as irresponsible actions from the staff of the computer club involved — our reputation was unfairly damaged from the very beginning. As a direct consequence, we faced serious difficulties in reaching the minimum number of participating teams required for the tournament. Unfortunately, without the required number of confirmed teams, we are unable to proceed in full compliance with Valve regulations and therefore cannot secure HLTV coverage or VRS status for the event. Regarding team payments: •2 teams have paid the entry fee in full. •2 teams have paid 50% of the entry fee. All funds will be fully refunded. For more than a week, we waited while receiving only empty promises from several teams. Additionally, some Turkish teams initially guaranteed their participation but withdrew at the very last moment. We believe in transparency and responsibility, and therefore consider it necessary to communicate this situation openly. We appreciate the teams that showed professionalism and commitment. Further updates regarding our future plans will follow soon