1xBet and NAVI announce a cross-generation showmatch
On 22 July 2020, Yogonet reported that NAVI and its partner 1xBet had announced a showmatch between NAVI 2010 and NAVI 2020. The match was scheduled for 1 August 2020. The concept set the organisation's original Counter-Strike 1.6 generation against the CS:GO lineup it fielded at the time.
The idea behind the 1xBet-backed match
According to Yogonet, NAVI fans had spent years debating which era had the stronger roster. NAVI and 1xBet therefore decided to stage a clash between the two legendary lineups. The report presents 1xBet as the partner that helped bring the planned spectacle about.
How the showmatch originated
Yogonet reported that the idea began on a live stream by Arsenii Ceh9 Trynozhenko, a former CS 1.6 star of NaVi. He was later joined by Kirill Boombl4 Mikhailov, captain of the then-current NaVi CS:GO team. The report says fans saw the exchange as a chance for old and new NAVI players to test their in-game prowess in a full-fledged showdown.
NAVI's two generations in 2020
Yogonet described NAVI as one of the oldest and most renowned esports organisations, with a decade-long run from small net cafes to titles on the world stage. Its legacy began with the legendary CS 1.6 lineup, the article said, and a younger CS:GO generation had taken the lead by 2020.
| Generation | Game | Detail reported by Yogonet |
|---|---|---|
| NAVI 2010 | CS 1.6 | Original lineup; Markeloff and Ceh9 named among notable players |
| NAVI 2020 | CS:GO | Then-current lineup; Kirill Boombl4 Mikhailov named as captain |
The table separates the two sides the report places against each other. Markeloff and Ceh9 belong to the earlier team in the article, while Boombl4 is tied to the CS:GO roster of 2020.
Broadcast plans reported by 1xBet's partner coverage
Maincast was announced as broadcaster, according to Yogonet. The studio was to carry the match in Russian and English through its corresponding channels. The report linked that dual-language plan to NAVI's fans around the world.
- Broadcaster: Maincast, as announced in the report.
- Languages: Russian and English.
- Distribution: Maincast's corresponding channels.
The scheduled date was 1 August 2020, roughly ten days after the 22 July report. The announcement covered the matchup, the date and the broadcast arrangement.
Extra fan activities announced by 1xBet
The company said more fan activities would be announced later. Yogonet reported that 1xBet had prepared a couple of extra surprises for the most dedicated Natus Vincere fans. No details of those activities appear in the report.
What the announcement covered
The 2020 report set out a specific programme: two NAVI lineups, a date, a two-language broadcast and a promise of further fan items. It did not report a result, so the article is a record of announced plans rather than of completed play.
Read the original report at Yogonet. This page is an independent archive note and is not affiliated with 1xBet.