Clement ‘Puppey’ Ivanov and Dota 2 success.
Name a more prominent duo through 2022.
Today that is a different, and melancholy, story.
In 2023 and 2024 fans might be hesitant to even list Puppey orTeam Secretas Tier 1.
NAVI went undefeated throughout the whole tournament, winning the unprecedented $1,000,000 grand prize.
Secret to Success
TI4 was different though and the iconic Ukrainian team took a disappointing 7-8th place.
It was just after this that Clement formed Team Secret.
For Puppey, this was just a matter of retooling the lineup and strategy.
Instead, it ended with a disappointing 9-12th place finish.
TI11 marked Clement’s eleventh consecutive presence at The International, continuing his unmatched legacy in the game.
The team headed to Division II for the DPC 2022-23 Spring Tour.
No roster adjustment yielded the result Puppey was looking for.
The International 2023 (TI12) could have marked Puppeys twelfth consecutive appearance on the TI stage.
Immediately following TI2023, Team Secret took a disappointing 7-8th place finish at ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023.
And there is always a last chance with The International 2024 qualifiers.
