Hally Gave His IEM Kraków 2026 Third-Place Medal to a Fan
Hally Gave His IEM Kraków 2026 Third-Place Medal to a Fan
An unusual and heartwarming moment took place after the conclusion of IEM Kraków 2026 in CS2. Team Spirit coach Sergey “hally” Shavaev decided not to keep his third-place medal and instead handed it to a fan who was waiting for the team outside the arena.
According to the fan, the initiative came directly from Shavaev. He approached the coach to thank him for the team’s performance but received an unexpected response. “Sergey gave me a small box and said, ‘Here you go,’” the supporter shared. Hally did not explain the reason behind his gesture, but for the fan, it became a true surprise and one of the most memorable moments of the tournament.
Team Spirit finished IEM Kraków 2026 in third place, earning $100,000 in prize money. The team lost to FURIA in the semifinals but secured the bronze by confidently defeating MOUZ, showing resilience and consistent play.
The championship took place from January 28 to February 8 in a LAN format in Poland, with a total prize pool of $1,000,000. Team Spirit’s next major challenge will be ESL Pro League Season 23, where the squad will aim to build on its recent success and solidify its place among the top teams of the modern CS2 scene.
Hally’s gesture is already being widely discussed within the community as an example of respect toward fans and a genuine connection between the team and its supporters.
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