Maden to stand in for GamerLegion in IEM Beijing closed qualifier

Maden to stand in for GamerLegion in IEM Beijing closed qualifier

GamerLegion will field Pavle "Maden" Bošković as a stand-in for the IEM Beijing 2026 Closed Qualifier.

Maden will temporarily replace Sebastian "Tauson" Tauson Lindelof, who will miss the event due to health reasons.

Maden joins GamerLegion temporarily

The Montenegrin rifler will join GamerLegion for the online qualifier, which runs from September 2 to September 4.

Sixteen teams will compete in a double-elimination bracket, with two spots at IEM Beijing available.

GamerLegion will face Nuclear TigeRES in their opening match.

The organization has not indicated that the move is permanent, with Maden currently joining only as a replacement for the unavailable Tauson.