HLTV representatives have announced three professional CS 2 players who will join the ranks of the pantheon of esports glory. This year, the jury selected Rafael “cogu” Camargo, Egor “markeloff” Markelov and Olof “olofmeister” Kaybier. Information about this appeared on the social networks of the project.
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Counter-Strike Legends Award Ceremony
The official celebration of the esports players will take place as part of the HLTV Awards 2025 show, which starts on January 10, 2026 in Belgrade. The nominated players will receive a Rolex watch with an exclusive Hall of Fame engraving, a special profile on HLTV , as well as a personalized article and video dedicated to their path in professional CS2 esports.
New members of the list of legends will receive a Rolex watch with Hall of Fame engraving and a special profile on the platform. hltv.org , a mention on the updated award page, as well as a detailed article and video dedicated to their career in Counter-Strike.
Kogu, Markeloff and Olofmeister: achievements of the Hall of Fame nominees
Rafael “cogu” Camargo is considered one of the greatest players of the Brazilian CS scene. His contribution to the development of CS esports in the region cannot be overestimated -he laid the foundation for future generations of professional CS players from MIBR and other organizations.
Egor “markeloff” Markelov gained worldwide recognition thanks to his performances as part of Na’VI, where he showed an unsurpassed skill with AWP. Johan Markeloff has become a symbol of the Ukrainian esports scene and one of the most influential snipers in the history of Counter-Strike.
Olof “olofmeister” Kaybier became famous for his titles with Fnatic, where he and his team dominated international tournaments. Olofmeister CS remains the standard of versatility-he played equally effectively in all positions and with different weapons.
The nominees voting process: selection criteria
The selection of candidates for the HLTV Hall of Fame is based on a comprehensive analysis of career achievements, industry impact, and statistical indicators. The jury takes into account major titles, performances at championships from different years, as well as the overall contribution to the development of the professional scene CS2.
Fans and fans of esports can watch the updates on the official HLTV portal, which publishes news about the ceremony and detailed information about each nominated player.
Previous winners of the Gallery of Fame
Last year, Counter-Strike legends Patrick “f0rest” Lindberg, Emil “HeatoN” Christensen, and Tommy “Potti” were inducted into the HLTV Hall of Fame. Ingemarsson and Christopher “GeT_RiGhT” Alesund. These veterans of the scene laid the foundations of modern professional CS esports and raised a generation of future champions.
The inclusion of Markelov, Kaibier and Camargo in the pantheon of fame confirms their unique status in the community. These players didn’t just win tournaments-they shaped the purpose of the game, introduced new tactics, and inspired millions of Counter-Strike fans around the world.
The award ceremony will be a special event for the entire CS2 esports industry, as each new member of the list of legends symbolizes an era and a unique style of play that will forever remain in the history of Counter-Strike.
