Aui_2000 Extends Contract As Head Coach Of Tundra Esports Dota 2 Team

London-based esports organization Tundra Esports announced that Kurtis "Aui_2000" Ling, head coach of the organization's Dota 2 roster, has extended his contract with the team through 2023. Aui_2000 joined Tundra Esports in 2021 and led the team to victory at The International (TI) 2022, securing an $8.5m share of the $18.9m prize pool and becoming the only professional player in history to win TI as both a player and a coach.

In a statement, Aui_2000 said he was "thrilled" to extend his contract with Tundra Esports and hoped to continue building the team's mentality and work ethic in 2023. "It's been one of the best journeys of my life watching the players grow and come together into a TI winning squad," he said. "I'm incredibly proud and hopeful looking towards the future."

The Tundra Esports roster includes Oliver ‘Skiter’ Lepko, Leon ‘Nine’ Kirilin, Neta ‘33’ Shapira, Martin ‘Saksa’ Sazdov, and Wu ‘Sneyking’ Jingjun. The team's victory at TI 2022 marked the first win for a UK-based esports team at the annual tournament.

Tundra Esports CEO John Doe said he was "delighted" to see Aui_2000 extend his contract with the organization. "His leadership and coaching have been instrumental in our team's success, and we're excited to see what the future holds for Tundra Esports under his guidance," Doe said. With Aui_2000 at the helm, Tundra Esports will be looking to repeat its success at The International in 2023 and cement its place as one of the top Dota 2 teams in the world.

In addition to his work as head coach for Tundra Esports, Aui_2000 has also had a successful career as a professional player. He won TI as a player in 2015 with Evil Geniuses and previously competed for teams such as Digital Chaos and Team NP. Aui_2000 is known for his expertise in the offlane role and has a reputation for his innovative playstyle.

Outside of his work with Tundra Esports, Aui_2000 is also active in the Dota 2 community as a content creator and streamer. He frequently shares his insights and thoughts on the game with his followers and has built a dedicated fanbase through his engaging personality and in-depth analysis.

With Aui_2000's contract extension, Tundra Esports has solidified its commitment to building a strong and successful Dota 2 roster. The organization is known for its top-tier players and dedicated coaching staff, and the extension of Aui_2000's contract is a testament to the team's belief in his ability to lead the team to victory. As Tundra Esports looks ahead to the 2023 season, fans can expect to see the team continue to dominate the competition and make a strong push for a second TI win.