Feminine CS:GO professional dropped by ESL Affect crew over racist remarks

Feminine CS:GO participant Chloe “KittyTM” Gearney has been kicked from GamerLegion Prism, the German-based group’s new ESL Affect roster, after it was found she had made racist remarks in earlier matches earlier than becoming a member of the org.

The org was swift to take away KittyTM from its enjoying roster, with GamerLegion describing her departure as “inevitable and with rapid impact” on Sept. 25 on Twitter.

“We firmly denounce discriminatory feedback and conduct, as they not solely hurt people but in addition tarnish the spirit of competitors that esports embodies,” the org stated, including it deeply regrets any hurt attributable to KittyTM’s feedback throughout matches previous to her becoming a member of GamerLegion. The org concluded it’s dedicated to studying because it continues its effort “to encourage extra aspiring avid gamers to pursue their goals, no matter gender.”

The choice got here after screenshots posted on social media supposedly revealed the Irish CS:GO participant made a racist comment in CS:GO’s textual content messaging system throughout a match.

One such screenshot was initially shared on Saturday, Sept. 2 in response to an article posted by Counter-Strike publication UKCSGO—over three weeks previous to GamerLegion Prism’s team announcement.

GamerLegion joined the ESL Affect league on Sept. 23, buying the KittyTM and the Let Her Cook dinner roster that certified for season 4 of the feminine CS:GO league via the open qualifier. It’s GamerLegion’s first foray into feminine CS.

CS:GO player KittyTM with her arms crossed standing in front of an image of Ancient, a CS:GO map.
KittyTM’s removing comes simply two days after becoming a member of GL Prism. Photograph through HLTV

Earlier than becoming a member of Let Her Cook dinner, KittyTM had partaken in quite a few ESEA Affect Money Cups all through 2023, with the Irish participant linking up with Let Her Cook dinner for the ESL Affect season 4 open qualifier. The crew finally defeated Crew Spirit’s feminine division 2-0 to qualify for the ladies’s top-flight European league.

Previous to the squad’s acquisition by GamerLegion, the crew sat at 1-1 within the league with a 2-0 win recorded towards shinigami and a 0-2 loss to G2 Oya. Previous to her removing, KittyTM recorded a 1.15 score throughout her 4 ESL Affect maps—14th total—according to stats site HLTV.

The org has but to announce a substitute, with the crew anticipated to line up towards NAVI Javelins for his or her third ESL Affect season 4 match tomorrow.

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Nicholas Taifalos

Aussie Editor for Dot Esports. Nick, higher often called Taffy, started his esports profession as a commentator, switching to journalism with a concentrate on Oceanic esports, significantly CS:GO and Dota. E mail: [email protected]

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