Grind Back, a Dota 2 team with significant Thai fan support due to its veteran Thai players, failed to secure a spot at The International 2026 in Shanghai. The team’s defeat occurred in the grand final of the Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier on June 23, 2026, effectively ending Thailand’s hopes for representation at the prestigious tournament. The loss is particularly disappointing for Thai fans who had rallied behind the team. The International, commonly known as TI, is the annual world championship for Dota 2, and qualifying for the event is highly competitive. This result means Thailand will not have a team competing at TI 2026. The news was first reported by Khaosod English.