SumaiL announces retirement from Dota 2 after TI2026 exit

Syed “SumaiL” Hassan, a prominent Dota 2 professional, has announced his retirement from competitive play following Nigma Galaxy’s exit from The International 2026. The veteran player confirmed his departure after the team was eliminated in fifth-sixth place.

Nigma Galaxy’s tournament run ended after a decisive three-game defeat against BetBoom Team in the lower bracket quarterfinals. During a post-match interview, SumaiL reflected on the loss and indicated that the event would likely be his final appearance in professional competition, expressing gratitude to the global community for their support throughout his decade-long career.