Rare Atom will not be able to participate in IEM Rio due to visa complications. As a result, Imperial has been extended an invitation to take their place in the 16-team Brazilian tournament, which is set to take place from October 7th to 13th.
Rare Atom earned a place at IEM Rio by emerging victorious in the Asia Closed qualifier. They triumphed over TYLOO with a 2-1 win in the grand final after battling through the lower bracket.
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The announcement was a significant setback for the Chinese team, as they were hoping to gain valuable international exposure in preparation for the upcoming Asia RMR event.
Imperial will be replacingRare Atom in Group A, setting the stage for a showdown with the top-ranked Natus Vincere in the first round. The match is set for October 7, 16:00 CET.
The Brazilian team was invited to the event after securing the second spot in the South American qualifier.They will be the third domestic team to participate in the event, alongside paiN and FURIA.
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