OG Makes History with Victory at The International 8
OG has etched their name in Dota 2 history by winning The International 8 after a week and a half of intense gameplay.
This victory not only grants OG the prestigious Aegis of Champions, but also secures them the largest prize pool in esports history, a whopping $11,200,288.
After a 10-month schedule of events organized by Valve as part of the Dota Pro Circuit season, The International 8 served as the grand finale. This tournament boasted a record-setting prize pool of $25,455,199, with a total of nearly $15 million awarded throughout the season’s 22 events.
Despite the fierce competition from the best teams in the world, OG emerged as the ultimate victors.
Here are the final placings for The International 8:
| PLACING | TEAM(S) | PRIZE |
| First | OG | $11,200,288 |
| Second | PSG.LGD | $4,072,832 |
| Third | Evil Geniuses | $2,672,796 |
| Fourth | Team Liquid | $1,781,864 |
| Fifth-sixth | Team Secret Virtus Pro | $1,145,484 |
| Seventh-eighth | OpTic Gaming VGJ Storm | $636,380 |
| Ninth-12th | Mineski Team Serenity Vici Gaming Winstrike Team | $381,828 |
| 13th-16th | Fnatic Newbee TNC Predator VGJ Thunder | $127,276 |
| 17th-18th | Invictus Gaming paiN Gaming | $63,638 |
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