The Kazakhstani-Russian squad clinched their spot at the PGL Astana 2025 tournament without any defeats in the qualifiers.

HOTU’s campaign involved various matches where they showcased impressive gameplay, concluding with a victory over JiJieHao’s squad led by Mohammad “BOROS” Malhas in the grand finals to secure a position in the tournament valued at $1,250,000.

The team’s journey began in the open qualifiers, where HOTU won all six rounds leading to the Astana event, benefiting from their eligibility due to their three Russian players residing in the Far East.

Qualifier Matches

Date	Matches	Result
31/03/2025	HOTU vs Rare Atom	2 - 0
01/04/2025	HOTU vs JiJieHao	3 - 0

The current roster for this tournament includes notable players such as Aidos “kade0” Khairzhan and their coach Rustem “mou” Telepov. This successful qualification marks a significant achievement for HOTU, demonstrating their prowess in the eSports arena.