International 2023: Dyrachyo makes unexpected statement about prize pool
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Anton "Dyrachyo" Shkredov remains unfazed by a potential decrease in the TI12 prize pool, emphasizing that the honor of claiming the coveted title surpasses any monetary reward. He stated this in an interview with Escorenews.
Anton "Dyrachyo" Shkredov from Gaimin Gladiators highlights the significance of The International 2023 in Dota 2. He values the tournament's prestige so highly that he's willing to compete and win, regardless of the prize money's size.
To be honest, I would play for crackers and beer, I don’t really care. Give me the Aegis, I’ll drink beer from it! I really don’t care, come what may. Is there any way I can influence this? No. Then why should I think about it?”
Dyrachyo made it abundantly clear that a reduction in the prize money won't dampen his motivation for the tournament.
The International represents status. When you have that status, money often follows suit. A prime example is when I earned less prize money than Larl (Denis “Larl” Sigitov, who won the Riyadh Masters with Team Spirit) in a single tournament, yet I derived my own gains without any regrets. If given the choice to win only the Riyadh Masters 2023 and forgo all other tournaments this year, then I would leave everything as it is. We clinched victories in all these championships, and I've received what I believe I'm entitled to. I'm content and at ease with where I stand
Just a reminder, Anton "dyrachyo" Shkredov represents the team Gaimin Gladiators, considered the favorite to win the TI12 championship title.
Gaimin Gladiators roster:
- Anton «dyrachyo» Shkredov
- Quinn «Quinn» Callahan
- Marcus «Ace» Christensen
- Erik «tOfu» Engel
- Melchior «Seleri» Hillenkamp
- Aske «Cy-» Larsen (coach)
