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Ventspils and Riga host major esports tournaments in Counter-Strike 2

In the middle of summer, Latvia held two major Counter-Strike 2 tournaments over four days, in Ventspils and Riga, bringing together local and international participants.

Foto: LSM (rus)

In the middle of summer, Latvia's esports community went through an intense four-day stretch featuring two major Counter-Strike 2 tournaments, drawing together top local talent and competitors from abroad.

Tournament in Ventspils

The series of events began in Ventspils, where the Baltic Super Cup took place. The tournament brought together strong teams in a tightly contested competition.

Tournament in Riga

After the Ventspils leg, Riga took over with its own tournament, Urban Riga Open 6. Teams from several European countries competed there, including academy squads of globally known esports organizations. The international lineup highlights Latvia's growing role on the regional esports scene.

Together, the two events show that Latvia is able to attract international esports ambitions, becoming a meeting point for both local and foreign Counter-Strike 2 players.

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