How many sports in Mongolia can draw at least 100,000 fans staying up until 4 a.m. on a Monday? Very few. Yet, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), the latest iteration of the globally renowned esports franchise, has become a nationwide phenomenon with The MongolZ leading the charge.

🐲 A Historic Rise Since 2016

The MongolZ first captured global attention in 2016 by winning the A-Tier IEM Taipei and ROG MASTERS Asia tournaments. Ranked 24th globally at the time, their success marked a milestone for Mongolian esports and reshaped public perception of competitive gaming.

🐐 From Underdogs to TOP-5 in the World

The current roster, consisting of bLitz, Techno4K, mzinho, 910, and Senzu, was solidified in 2023. With an average age of just 20.7, the team climbed from 50th in late 2023 to a world ranking of 5th in just 18 months, earning over $1.3 million across 42 international tournaments.

• 👑 Regional Trailblazers: The MongolZ are the first Asian team to crack the world’s TOP-10, claim an S-Tier tournament victory, and reach the playoff stage of a CS2 Major.

🤩 On the Road to Glory

Competing at the $1.3 million BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, The MongolZ made history by advancing directly to Stage 3 and securing a Quarterfinals berth with a 3–2 group stage record. Their playoff qualification was sealed with a statement win over powerhouse G2 Esports, fueled by Senzu’s record-setting 56 kills across regulation and overtime, one of the highest single-map performances in CS2 Major history.

• 🏆 The MongolZ stunned FaZe in the quarters, took down Brazil’s paiN in the semis, and stormed into the Grand Final against the giants Vitality. They finished their incredible run as runners-up, marking a historic milestone not just for Mongolia, but for all of Asia in the global CS:GO arena.

🩷 A Promising Future

Data shows peak CS2 performance typically occurs between ages 20 and 24, with 75% of past Major champions falling within this range. With every member of The MongolZ squad in this prime age bracket, Mongolia’s esports stars are not just making history. They’re just getting started.