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B1ad3 skips Falcons handshake at IEM Beijing, Cybersport.ru reports
Natus Vincere coach B1ad3 did not shake hands with Team Falcons players after NAVI's 2-0 group-stage win at IEM Beijing 2026, Cybersport.ru reported.
Key facts
- WhoNAVI coach B1ad3 and Team Falcons players
- WhatNAVI beat Falcons 2-0 in the group stage
- TeamsNAVI play FURIA Esports for a playoff spot
Natus Vincere coach Andrey “B1ad3” Gorodensky did not shake hands with Team Falcons players after their group-stage match at IEM Beijing 2026, Cybersport.ru reported on Nov. 2. The moment appeared on the official broadcast of the event.
According to the outlet, every other member of the NAVI lineup went over to the Falcons players after the match. B1ad3 was the exception.
The match
NAVI beat Falcons 2-0, winning 13-5 on Ancient and 13-11 on Mirage, Cybersport.ru reported. The result sent the team of Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov to the lower bracket of the group stage.
NAVI will play FURIA Esports for a place in the playoffs.
No explanation yet
At the time of Cybersport.ru’s publication, B1ad3 had not said why he chose not to shake hands with the Falcons players.
Why it matters
According to Cybersport.ru, the 2-0 loss sent Falcons to the lower bracket of the group stage, and NAVI now face FURIA Esports for a playoff spot.