77-Year-Old Russian Streamer “Grandma Olga” Wins Esports Award for Viral Counter-Strike 2 Ace

A 77-year-old Russian Twitch streamer, widely known as “Grandma Olga” (i_olga), has won a major community esports award after her Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) gameplay clip went viral across Reddit and Twitch.

Olga was named Best Gaming Moment of the Year at NymN’s New Year Show (NNYS) 2025, an annual streamer-focused awards event, for a clean ace on Dust2—one of Counter-Strike’s most iconic maps.

The moment stood out not just for the clutch play itself, but for what it represented: a senior streamer outperforming expectations in one of esports’ most mechanically demanding shooters.

The Dust2 ace that went viral

The award-winning clip shows Olga eliminating the entire opposing team in a single round—an “ace”—while maintaining calm positioning and controlled aim.

The clip quickly spread across:

Reddit’s Counter-Strike communities

Twitch highlight channels

Gaming news outlets in Europe and Asia

As the video gained traction, many viewers praised her composure and game sense, noting that her play rivaled that of far younger players.

After the match, Olga joked on stream that the performance may have been thanks to her new computer mouse, downplaying the moment with humor that further endeared her to viewers.

Recognition from the streaming community

NNYS organizers highlighted her clip during the awards broadcast, announcing her win as one of the show’s most celebrated moments.
The official NNYS account described the achievement simply: a 76-year-old (at the time of nomination) streamer winning Best Gaming Moment for a Counter-Strike ace.

Gaming fans across social platforms reacted positively, with many calling the win “well deserved” and praising the visibility it brought to older gamers.

More than just Counter-Strike 2

Grandma Olga is known as a variety streamer, regularly playing:

Counter-Strike 2

Minecraft

Diablo

In her Twitch bio, she has explained that gaming helps her disconnect from everyday worries—an attitude that resonates strongly with viewers and has helped her build a loyal following.

Her rise has also been framed as a positive counterpoint to earlier viral clips from CS:GO-era matchmaking, where she was vote-kicked by teammates due to her age—an incident that sparked broader discussions about toxicity in online games.

Why this CS2 moment matters

Olga’s NNYS win highlights several growing trends in esports and streaming:

Gaming communities becoming more age-diverse

Viral moments driving recognition outside professional play

Counter-Strike 2 clips continuing to dominate social platforms

Her story has since been cited as proof that competitive shooters are not limited by age, only by dedication and passion.