|

TEAM VITALITY WELCOMES PIMP AS AMBASSADOR AND LAINK & TERRACID AS CO-CAST FOR IEM KATOWICE

Ahead of the prestigious IEM Katowice competition, the club announces the arrival of Pimp, Counter-Strike analyst and former pro player as the organization's official ambassador.

At the same time, the famous duo Laink & Terracid joins the adventure for this competition. Wankil Studio will co-cast each of the team's matches on their Twitch channel: WankilStudio , and offer an unprecedented decryption for French fans during this major event.

PIMP, THE NEW FACE OF TEAM VITALITY

Denmark’s Jacob “Pimp” Winneche joins the Hive as an official ambassador. Formerly a professional Counter-Strike: Source player and now a recognized analyst and content creator, Pimp has established himself as one of the most respected figures in the international esports scene.

His exceptional career and his ability to transmit his knowledge with pedagogy make him an essential personality in the competitive world. Thanks to his strategic expertise and his in-depth vision of the game, Pimp contributes to strengthening the international dimension of the club, while inspiring the next generation of players and fans.

As ambassador, he will have three main missions:

  • Increase the international visibility of Team Vitality.
  • Produce exclusive content for social networks and club partners.
  • Bring your strategic and expert perspective to competitions.

With an impressive community of over 500,000 followers on Twitch and 332,000 on TikTok , Pimp is a key figure who will amplify Team Vitality's influence on the world stage.

“I am very happy to join the Vitality family as an ambassador. Esports, sports and health are topics that are close to my heart and for which I will continue to fight. Doing this under the Vitality umbrella is a perfect match for me,” announces Jacob “Pimp” Winneche.

LAINK AND TERRACID, A PASSION FOR CS THAT FINALLY FINDS ITS ECHO

Team Vitality welcomes the iconic French duo Laink & Terracid at a key moment in its year! With more than 2.7 million subscribers on their YouTube channel Wankil Studio and 1.3 million on Twitch , these content creators are key figures in gaming in France. Their offbeat humor and unique style have won over a large community beyond the world of video games.

For the IEM Katowice, Laink & Terracid will co-cast Team Vitality's matches on their Twitch channel, WankilStudio . By collaborating for the first time with an esports club, they aim to democratize the Counter-Strike scene in France, offering a new and accessible approach to traditional co-casts.

With their passion for Counter-Strike and their ability to bring communities together, Laink & Terracid promise to turn these IEM Katowice into an unforgettable event.

"We met back in the day on Counter-Strike: Source. And we've been playing Counter Strike for over 20 years. It's by far the game we've played the most in our entire careers. We've been dreaming of being able to commentate pro matches for years, and it's an honor to finally have the opportunity to achieve this dream through the prestigious French team Team Vitality!" says Damien “Terracid” Laguionie.

“I have been seriously following Team Vitality's CS matches in my area for several years now. Now I hope to introduce this great team to as many people as possible!” adds Thomas “Laink” Iturralde.

Back to News