neL Praises PARIVISION’s CS2 Run: “Many Teams Can Learn From Them”

PARIVISION’s victory at BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 (CS2) has drawn praise from analysts, pro players, and industry insiders. French journalist Guillaume “neL” Canelo highlighted the team’s disciplined approach and dominant playoff run, stating that many professional teams could learn from PARIVISION’s example.

neL on PARIVISION: Consistency Over Hype

Commenting on social media, neL emphasized that BLAST Bounty is often not treated as a top-priority tournament, but PARIVISION still delivered a near-flawless performance. The team lost only one map during the entire event, defeating ENCE, Astralis, Team Spirit, FURIA, and Team Falcons on their way to the title.

“I’m really happy for Jame, zweih, and the entire PARIVISION roster. A lot of teams have something to learn from them,”
— Guillaume “neL” Canelo

BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 Final: PARIVISION vs Falcons

The grand final, played on January 25, ended in a 3–0 sweep in favor of PARIVISION. Despite the one-sided scoreline, context matters:

Team Falcons were not at full strength

kyousuke missed the event due to visa issues

Head coach zonic was absent for personal reasons

Academy player Nucleonz played as a stand-in

Even with these factors, analysts noted PARIVISION’s superior structure, mid-round decision-making, and team synergy throughout the series.

Pro Players React to PARIVISION’s Breakthrough

s1mple: Hard work pays off

Natus Vincere legend Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev briefly commented on the win during an Instagram Q&A:

“Hard-working team. Work always pays off.”

ropz: “Jame redemption arc”

Vitality star Robin “ropz” Kool congratulated PARIVISION, calling the tournament a “Jame redemption arc” and praising the overall level of play.

sh1ro highlights zweih

Team Spirit AWPer Dmitry “sh1ro” Sokolov gave special recognition to zweih, calling attention to his impact during the playoffs.

1eeR on discipline and preparation

Pro player Aleksandr “1eeR” Nagornyy pointed out PARIVISION’s behind-the-scenes work, highlighting:

Strict discipline

Frequent bootcamps

Increased focus after early success

He described PARIVISION as clearly ahead of Falcons in structure and teamwork.

Inside the Team: Jame, nota, and dastan Speak

Jame: Emotional exhaustion after short events

Team captain Jame admitted that compact, high-pressure tournaments can feel emotionally draining, but stressed he was proud of the roster and grateful to everyone who believed in him.

nota: “The school of Jame and dastan”

Rookie player Emil “nota” Moskvitin credited the win to leadership and preparation:

“We won thanks to the school of Jame and dastan.”

Coach dastan: “Step by step”

Head coach Dastan “dastan” Akbayev urged fans not to overreact to the victory, openly acknowledging mistakes on Dust2 and Inferno and emphasizing that the main goal is long-term stability at Tier-1 level.

Additional Context: MVP and Rankings

NiKo received the HLTV x 1xBet MVP award, despite Falcons’ loss in the final

After BLAST Bounty, PARIVISION climbed to #6 in the HLTV world ranking

Why PARIVISION’s Win Matters for CS2

PARIVISION’s success reinforces a growing trend in Counter-Strike 2 esports:
teams built on structure, discipline, and long-term systems can outperform rosters relying solely on star power.

As neL noted, the result isn’t just about a trophy — it’s a case study for modern CS2 team building.