OG revealed that Misha will not join the team at Malaysia as he finalizes a new passport and visa application ahead of The International 2022 (TI11).
Finally, OG clarified the main reason for Mishaโs absence from ESL One Malaysia. โWe began applying for both B (business) and P (international athletics) visas simultaneously to secure our team in the US (these were done prior to Stockholm and immediately after, respectively). Following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, OG explained that to ensure Mishaโs safe return to the team house in Portugal, they have exhausted every viable option to help Misha during the season. โDuring the inaugural DPC of 2022, Misha was on a short term visa to bootcamp with the team and was unsuccessful in securing a full Schengen visa on multiple occasions. OG also revealed that Misha will voluntarily miss out on ESL One Malaysia 2022 as he returns to Russia, awaiting his new passport and visa application for TI11. Earlier today, OG clarified the situation regarding its captain Mikhail "Misha" Agatov as he will miss out on ESL One Malaysia 2022, after previously being unable to attend the Arlington Major as well.