The IEM Katowice 2019 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) Major is currently in its final stages with Natus Vincere, FaZe Clan, Team Liquid, ENCE Esports, MIBR, Renegades, Astralis, and Ninjas in Pyjamas all competing in the Champions Stage in order to claim the lion's share of the $1,000,000 and title of IEM Katowice 2019 CS:GO Major. However, one of the most defining moments of the IEM Katowice 2019 CS:GO major that will never be forgotten took place during the trophy presentation ceremony with former Virtus.pro player and CS:GO legend Jaroslaw "pashaBiceps" Jarzabkowski.

Having been released by Virtus.pro, the team that pashaBiceps helped turn into a CS:GO powerhouse for many years, on February 13th, pashaBiceps did not have a team to compete with for the IEM Katowice 2019 Major. Due to all of the contributions that pashaBiceps made towards the world of CS:GO esports, especially in Poland, it was a no-brainer for ESL to have the legendary player present the IEM Katowice 2019 trophy for the latest Major to take place in his home country.

During the trophy presentation, pashBiceps was overcome with emotion in an incredibly powerful moment that likely brought a tear to even the most hardcore of esports fans.

Following the emotional moment, pashBiceps took to his Twitter account to state one simple message that could not be beaten when it came to summarizing the incredible display that has just occurred. 

real man can cry

— paszaBiceps (@paszaBiceps) February 28, 2019

While pashaBiceps has not competed in any of the matches at the IEM Katowice 2019 CS:GO Major, the stalwart figure of the esports scene for the popular first-person shooter title was able to steal the show and once again display his undeniable passion for the esports scene that he has cemented himself as a legend in during a moment that fans will never forget. 

(cover photo courtesy of ESL)