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ESL One Cologne 2016 was the first time that Ninjas in Pyjamas haven’t made Top 8 at a Major, and it was the low point of a disappointing summer for them. But they partly made up for it by finishing in Top 8 at the first season of ELEAGUE, and later fully bounced back with a win at StarLadder i-League StrarSeries Season 2 in September. Outside of the game, they recently partnered with sports bookmaker Betway.
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[Industry news] Esports Foundation and adidas Announce Landmark Partnership to Outfit Every Team at the Inaugural Esports Nations Cup
The Esports Foundation (EF) and adidas made sports history today, announcing a landmark partnership that will see the sportswear company outfit every national team at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), the first nation-based esports event of its scale, set to debut November 2, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The partnership directly supports the ongoing convergence of esports, culture, entertainment and sports, creating a defining moment for the esports industry and the global sport landscape.