Gaimin Gladiators has introduced its return to Counter-Strike esports, seven months after the departure of its earlier roster.
The Canadian esports organisation has acquired members of the previous W7M Esports roster. The Brazilian organisation left Valve’s first-person shooter title in Could.
Presently ranked thirtieth within the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) for the Americas, the brand new Gaimin Gladiators roster will make its event debut at FERJEE Rush 2025, a Tier 2 regional LAN occasion happening from September twenty seventh to thirtieth, 2025.
Gaimin Gladiators is considered one of 16 groups from South America competing on the occasion, that includes a R$150,000 (~£20,944) prize pool. The occasion gives groups with one other alternative to earn VRS factors because the StarLadder Budapest Main cutoff approaches.
Gaimin Gladiators hasn’t competed in Counter-Strike since December 2024, when it fielded a roster in European Professional League Season 21. Its all-Danish roster was eradicated within the Group Stage, scoring a top-12 end.
Captained by former PaiN Gaming participant Gabriel ‘NEKIZ‘ Schenato, the brand new workforce consists of a number of Brazilian gamers who’re no strangers to competing on the pinnacle of Counter-Strike. In 2023, rifler Jhonatan ‘JOTA‘ Willian scored a top-four end on the BLAST Premier Spring Closing below the Imperial Esports banner.
Gaimin Gladiators In 2025
Gaimin Gladiators has continued to prominently set up itself inside the esports ecosystem. In June, it opened a brand new $1m (~£740,490) gaming facility in Lisbon, Portugal, that includes a number of apply rooms and devoted teaching areas.
Following the withdrawal, Gaimin Gladiators participant Quinn ‘Quinn‘ Callahan introduced his retirement from aggressive play, bringing an finish to a nine-year profession and a three-year stint representing the organisation.
