In the final of The International 2023, a scandal occurred after the match

Jiang '天命' An, a player from Azure Ray, refused to shake hands with Ivan 'Pure~' Moskalenko and Alexandr 'TORONTOTOKYO' Herke from BetBoom Team after The International 2023 match.

The corresponding moment from the broadcast was posted on the EzDotes YouTube channel.

In the footage, the Chinese esports athlete is seen deliberately pulling his hand away as he passes by the opponents. Jiang has not yet commented on this action, but viewers have criticized such unsportsmanlike conduct in the comments.

Recall that Azure Ray defeated BetBoom Team but lost to Gaimin Gladiators and were eliminated from the tournament.