CS2: ZywOo praises 16-year-old French sniper, Katkame thanks him for being chosen as a rising star.

ZywOo from Team Vitality was named HLTV's Player of the Year for 2025, earning the top spot – a truly commendable achievement. While netizens also have high hopes for donk, this newcomer has reached his peak right from the start, securing the top 2 ranking after the announcement. Having watched his interviews, one can understand his personality; he's never been bound by these titles and continues to work hard, striving for the world's best. He vowed to defeat all other players, a fighting spirit worthy of emulation.

Regardless of their ranking, there's a "Rising Star" segment where players are asked to nominate new talents. As the number one ranked player in 2025, who has caught ZywOo's attention? 16-year-old French sniper Katkame, who hasn't even entered the competition yet, has already gained ZywOo's attention. ZywOo claims that Vitality is establishing a youth training team, with this young man as the main force. His Elo rating on the ACEIT platform is already around 3400 points.

ZywOo's comments were brief, similar to other contestants, suggesting Katkame is currently the most promising talent in France, and everyone can look forward to her future performance. The promotion of a newcomer is a cause for celebration; although there's no physical award, it carries its own recognition. Soon after, Katkame posted a message thanking ZywOo for his choice, stating that being trusted by a top player is a supreme honor and glory. The debut and lineup formation dates await official announcement, suggesting that 2026 will see another round of competition among new talents.

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