Counter-Strike: USSR drop out of ICSC 8

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Jun 14, 2011 15:12

Russian side USSR have decided to withdraw from the Intel Challenge Super Cup 8.

Last night Russian team

USSR issued a statement to Intel Challenge Super Cup officials stating they have decided to withdraw from the tournament. Today it has been confirmed by ICSC 8 admins, resulting in the tournament which is due to start its second group stage this week being reduced to 15 teams.

According to a statement issued by USSR team manager Anton 'Cyclone' Lapshenkov the reason behind the decision is because the USSR organisation as a whole is experiencing structural changes;

"We are not able to participate under the tag of the USSR on this event no more as a number of reasons related to structural changes and the possible departure of some divisions from the organisation"

With USSR now not in the running, group A has been reduced to three teams,