The French Coupe de France national tournament has just ended and they've crowned their victors. In a surprising twist of events, the winning team only has one french player and the team won the tournament without picking Chamber at all!
Regional and national tournaments play a pivotal role in the Valorant scene, serving as an essential stepping stone for emerging athletes. While their prize pools and exposure may not match those of VCL/VCT events, the experience gained is invaluable and an important part of the journey to success.
Valorant: Meet Team Valiant
The champions of the Coupe de France are Team Valiant, marking their first-ever event victory since their founding. The team was established earlier this year and has recently entered the competitive Valorant scene. It's made up out of players who have previously competed for EMEA teams, notably KOI and Giants. The French Valorant scene is highly competitive, featuring established teams like Karmine Corp, Team Vitality, and GentleMates. With this victory, Valiant is expected to join the ranks of these top-tier teams in the near future.
| Team Valiant's 2023 Offseason Valorant Roster | ||
| Nickname | Previous Team | Nationality |
| Niko "polvi" Polvinen | OnlyFins | Finnish |
| Štěpán "Ambi" Beránek | Giants Gaming | Czech |
| Ladislav "Sacake" Sachr | KOI | Czech |
| Sohan "NeskaaS" Bessassa | // | French |
| Adam "Jesse" Čtvrtníček | Giants | Czech |
Valiant secured their spot in the Coupe De France through the VCL France Split 2, where they finished 5th-6th, earning them a tournament slot. During the Group Stage, they claimed the top spot with a score of 4-1, only losing one series to 3DMAX. This first-place finish in the group propelled them directly to the Playoffs' Semi-Finals, where they ultimately won the trophy. This achievement represents a significant step in the right direction for the team, and hopefully, they can replicate it at the Liquid Open 2023, with the France/Benelux qualifier just around the corner.
Apres l'effort, le reconfort ! CP#BeValiant pic.twitter.com/lDm8IVxheG
— Valiant (@ValiantOfficiel) October 1, 2023
Polvi emerged as the standout player for Valiant during their journey, serving as the team's star duelist and primary fragger. Despite it being a smaller tournament, he garnered significant attention, and we can anticipate potential offers coming his way very soon. The offseason has only just begun, and there's a lot happening! We'll cover all the latest developments and keep you informed. Stay tuned, as we'll soon unveil the details of the Ludwig X Tarik Invitational, as we're just as eager as you are.