s1mple Praises PARIVISION After BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 Victory: “Hard Work Always Pays Off”

Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev reacted to PARIVISION’s championship run at BLAST Bounty Winter 2026, highlighting the team’s work ethic and discipline after their dominant grand final performance in Counter-Strike 2.

The NAVI legend shared his thoughts during an Instagram Q&A, responding to a fan question about the team that shocked the CS2 scene.

“Hardworking team. Work always pays off,” s1mple wrote.

His comment quickly gained traction among fans and analysts, reinforcing the narrative behind PARIVISION’s unexpected but convincing title win.

PARIVISION Win BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 in Dominant Fashion

PARIVISION secured the BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 trophy after a 3–0 sweep over Team Falcons in the grand final. The series ended on:

Mirage — 13:9

Dust2 — 13:11

Inferno — 13:11

The victory marked PARIVISION’s first Tier-1 LAN title in Counter-Strike, making it one of the biggest breakthrough stories of the 2026 CS2 season.

The tournament took place at BLAST Studios in Malta and featured several elite teams, making PARIVISION’s undefeated playoff run even more impressive.

Jame and dastan: The Core Behind PARIVISION’s Success

Team captain Dzhami “Jame” Ali and head coach Dastan “dastan” Akbayev were repeatedly named as the driving forces behind the roster’s success.

After the final, Jame admitted that the win came at a high personal cost:

“I think I sacrificed my life last year… One year is nothing, a title is everything for me.”

Coach dastan, however, urged caution despite the hype:

“Don’t overhype us. Step by step, we want to build a strong Tier-1 team.”

Their structured approach, strict discipline, and long bootcamps were widely praised by players across the CS2 scene.

Pro Players React: ropz, sh1ro, m0NESY and More

PARIVISION’s victory sparked reactions from top Counter-Strike players:

ropz (Vitality):
“Jame redemption arc. Impressive tournament. Congrats.”

sh1ro (Team Spirit):
“PARIVISION are beauties. Special respect to zweih.”

nota (PARIVISION):
“We won thanks to the school of Jame and dastan. Everything is thanks to them.”

1eeR:
“Discipline, bootcamps, endless work — a great example of how teams should work.”

Meanwhile, Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov reacted emotionally after Falcons’ fifth consecutive grand final loss:

“Not today again… I want to feel the taste of victory so much.”

zweih’s Impact and Roster Changes Pay Off

BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 was PARIVISION’s first tournament with Ivan “zweih” Gogin, who joined the roster shortly before the event. His integration was seamless, and multiple pros singled him out for praise.

The roster move is now widely viewed as a key factor behind the team’s immediate success.

NiKo Named MVP Despite Falcons’ Loss

Despite losing the final, Nikola “NiKo” Kovač was awarded the HLTV MVP of BLAST Bounty Winter 2026. He finished the event with an average 1.20 rating, earning the 10th MVP award of his career.

Why s1mple’s Words Matter

s1mple’s reaction carries weight not just because of his legacy, but because it aligns with the broader professional consensus:
PARIVISION didn’t win by luck — they won through structure, preparation, and relentless work.

As CS2 continues to evolve, PARIVISION’s BLAST Bounty triumph may be remembered as the moment the team firmly entered the Tier-1 conversation.