MIBR has launched an announcement following its Counter-Strike 2 participant Klimentii ‘Kl1m‘ Krivosheev utilizing a derogatory time period whereas competing in a South American FACEIT match.
The Brazilian esports organisation known as the incident “unacceptable” and revealed the participant will face “inner disciplinary sanctions.”
Following the incident, kl1m apologised on social media, reaffirming there was “no racist intent” behind using the phrase, together with taking measures to coach himself on Brazilian tradition and the nation’s historical past.
Kl1m joined the MIBR CS2 roster on mortgage from G2 Esports‘ academy aspect in late August because the organisation strikes away from an all-Brazilian lineup. Along with kl1m, MIBR signed Aleksei ‘Qikert‘ Golubev on one other mortgage deal from PARIVISION.
The arrival of kl1m is the third change to the roster following the benching of Rafael ‘Saffee’ Costa and Nicollas ‘nicks‘ Polonio.
“We reiterate that we vehemently repudiate any type of prejudice, be it racism, xenophobia, or discrimination of any variety. Our dedication is and at all times be to selling a protected, respectful, and numerous setting throughout all points of esports,” mentioned MIBR in an announcement.
“The athlete (kl1m) will face inner disciplinary sanctions and can be instantly built-in right into a racial and cultural literacy program. Repeated offences won’t be tolerated.”
What Subsequent For MIBR?
With MIBR fielding a global roster for the primary time since coming into Counter-Strike esports in 2018, the group is certainly one of 24 competing within the second ESL Challenger League cup for South America.
The group takes on Keyd Stars within the higher bracket quarter-final on September eleventh, because it goals to safe a spot within the four-team regional last going down in November. The winner of the regional last will safe a spot in ESL Professional League Season 23, occurring in early 2026.
At the moment ranked twenty eighth within the Valve Regional Standings (VRS), MIBR sits simply outdoors of the highest 32 groups. The subsequent LAN occasion for the group is FERJEE Rush 2025, a regional match that includes a R$150,000 (~£20,535) prize pool.
