Topson: «This can become my last TI»
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OG player and two-time champion of The International, Topias Miikka «Topson» Taavitsainen gave an interview to Finnish newspaper Ilta Sanomat and spoke about his plans.
After The International 9, Topias thought about his career. After a difficult year, the desire to play subsided, and it was necessary to look for motivation again.
We got to the major tournament in Los Angeles, but it was canceled due to a corona pandemic. During 2020, I started wondering if it made sense to play anymore. It felt like a lot that I would rather live a normal life for at least a little while. However, things were discussed with the team and I decided that when they still want to play, I want too
Family also influenced the champion's decision.
Previously, I had only a career, but now I also have a family. Now, of course, it’s harder to focus on a career, and I'm thinking about taking a break to spend more time with my family. On the other hand, so far, family life is still going smoothly, and does not interfere with a gaming career.
Topias plans to take a break after The International 10 and decide what to do next. The player thinks about retirement due to the desire to spend more time with his family.
We decided to try again. Let's have some fun and not worry too much about the results, and play the last matches of this season together.
There’s a bit of a feeling that this can become my last TI, though I can’t say anything for sure. Anyway, after the tournament, I take a long break and focus on my family. At the same time, I can think about whether I will continue as a player or do something else
I will probably try streaming again and I was thinking about participating in Dota tournaments as an analyst or something, even after I retire. I'll probably stay with Dota even if I don't play anymore.
Earlier Sebastien «Ceb» Debs gave an interview in which he spoke about the current situation in OG, problems and preparations for The International 10 qualifiers.
