“It was a mistake from HEROIC” – donk’s speech on nomination HLTV Awards 2024

A player from Team Spirit in CS2 received the "Best Highlight of 2024" award at the HLTV Awards 2024 and jokingly took a jab at Team Heroic during his acceptance speech.

"It was a mistake from HEROIC,"

— he said, prompting laughter from the audience. The player then boldly and seemingly ironically added, "I just punish them for their mistake."

Heroic’s social media account on platform X shared the clip with the caption: "stupid f*cking mistake man"

Donk also thanked magixx for dropping him the AK-47, which he used to clutch the round that earned him the award. This is actually the highlight from the mirage, 1 in 5:

Danil "donk" Kryshkovets is a 17-year-old Counter-Strike prodigy from Russia, currently playing for Team Spirit. Already a Major winner and MVP of 2024, donk has quickly risen to prominence as one of the most talented young players in the scene. Over the past three months, he has demonstrated exceptional performance with a 1.37 Rating 2.1, ranking in the top 5% of players worldwide. His firepower and entry fragging is unmatched, showcasing his aggressive playstyle and ability to secure crucial rounds. Despite some areas for growth, such as utility usage and sniping, his consistent impact in high-stakes matches solidifies his reputation as a future star. With an upcoming match against fnatic on Jan 14, donk continues to prove himself as a pivotal force in competitive Counter-Strike.