The Tribuna.com platform has organized an unusual auction, this time for a valuable historical artifact – a gold medal from ceh9 from Intel Extreme Masters IV 2010. This medal has become an object of desire for many esports fans.
It was reported by Tribuna.com.
The highest bid at the auction was made by Maksym Krippa, known as the owner of the NAVI esports team. His interest in this artifact shows how important it is to preserve the history of esports and recognize the achievements of its participants. At a cost of $10 thousand, Krippa became the new owner of this valuable medal, which was auctioned off by Arseniy “ceh9” Trinozhenko, a well-known player and caster who actively supported this initiative.
Arseniy “ceh9” Trinozhenko, as a former NAVI player and current caster at the Ukrainian studio Maincast, played a significant role in this process. He, along with other well-known esports personalities and industry supporters, joined this auction to help preserve this piece of esports history.
Arsenii “ceh9” Trinozhenko’s journey in esports began at the same NAZGUL club, marking the onset of what would become a notable career in the competitive gaming world. Under the nickname “ceh9,” he first made a name for himself in the NumbazZ team, achieving his initial championship title in Lviv. With NAVI, ceh9 ascended to the heights of esports glory, securing multiple Counter-Strike championships and becoming a celebrated figure in the gaming community. Despite retiring from professional play in 2013, he never left the esports scene. Transitioning to a career in broadcasting, he initially dabbled in amateur commentary of CS: GO matches and later took on professional roles, including a brief stint as the coach for the pro100 team in 2018.
The medal itself was won at the prestigious Intel Extreme Masters IV tournament in 2010, making it particularly meaningful to fans of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. This tournament was one of the stages in the development of the esports industry and was marked by great achievements of players and teams. Therefore, the preservation of such artifacts is becoming an important part of the cultural heritage of this industry.