Wednesday, July 2, 2014

CIS Visas Denied For a Third Time


A couple days ago, CIS Game announced that their visas had been denied for a first time. This wasn't much of a problem as Malaysia Arrow Gaming faced the same issue but were able to get their visas approved in time. However, China CIS hasn't had the same amount of luck and their visa applications have been denied for a third time. With TI4 approaching, this might become a real problem.
According to China Lin "June" Shiyang, the manager of the team and Germany Dominik "Black^" Reitmeier, the team's veteran, have had no problems in getting their visas approved and they are good to go. However, the four youngest members of the team have had their applications denied over and over again. At this point they have contacted Valve, Perfect World, and the Chinese Government to help them out with their application. They have promised to apply again in a couple days. However, in a tweetGermany Black^ said that the tournament might end sooner than expected. While many are hopeful that this tweet was talking about the World Cup match between Algeria and Germany (as Germany was having a tough time during the match), it is more than likely that he is referring to his team's current situation. It is very possible that if their visa applications don't get approved soon, they won't be able to attend TI4 and play in the Wild Card match.
This is one of many problems qualifying teams have faced with visa approval. Is it possible that Valve will consider moving their biggest tournament, The International, to a more visa-friendly location next year? Only time will tell. We at DotaCinema sincerely hope that China CIS' visas get approved in time to participate in TI4.

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