Did you guys know that 3/4 of Russia’s population, including Moscow (where gambit is based) is in the European continent? Therefore they are European
CIS isn’t a real geographical thing it’s just some economic alliance
The esports world knows Russian/Ukranian teams along with other countries as CIS. It has been that way forever. CSGO has had it forever. Why change it for Valorant? Gambit is part of the EMEA region, but are known as being CIS. Either way, no big deal who wins. It is a team and not a region. People need to get over that.