Today, Bakyt “Zayac” Emilzhanov is leaving NAVI’s Dota 2 roster.
Zayac joined the club in November 2023, and in December 2024 became part of the current lineup, which at that time was still competing under the NAVI Junior tag. His extensive experience on the professional scene, deep understanding of the game, and strong leadership qualities were key factors that helped the roster reach a top-tier level and eventually become the main squad.
Together with Bakyt, NAVI Dota 2 placed fourth at the LAN tournaments Clavision: Snow Ruyi and PGL Wallachia Season 2, returned to The International for the first time in six years, and also reached the grand final of the tier-1 BLAST Slam VI tournament in February.
We are grateful to Zayac for more than two years with the team and for the memorable moments that will stay with fans for a long time. We wish him the best of luck in his future career.
Tamir “daze” Tokpanov, a graduate of our academy, will take over the support position in NAVI Dota 2. After leaving NAVI Junior, he played for OG, competing in two PGL Wallachia LAN events and winning several online tournaments.
The updated roster will debut in the qualifiers very soon — stay tuned so you don’t miss the team’s matches.
NAVI Dota 2 roster
Taras “gotthejuice” LinnikovArtem “Niku” BachkurYurii “pma” Prots
Tamir “daze” TokpanovStanislav “Riddys” Mitroshkyn
Aske «Cy-» Larsen (coach)