NAVI’s failure at IEM Cologne sees incredible 9-year streak come crumbling down
For almost a decade the black-and-yellow flag has flown in the Cathedral of Counter-Strike, but after a shock exit at the IEM Cologne 2023 group stage today, NAVI will have to watch the rest of the tournament from the stands.
In the second event since announcing a rebuild following the departure of electronic and Perfecto in the off-season, hopes were high for NAVI to rise to the occasion at IEM Cologne. Historically, the org has dominated all comers in the illustrious German tournament—dating as far back as the Zeus-led lineup in 2014.