Counter-Strike 2 pro handed ten-year ban for punching opponent on stage

At the DACH CS Masters final, Counter-Strike 2 player MAUschine punched opponent Fabian “Spidergum” Salomon during the stage walk-on.

The organizer issued MAUschine a ban from DACH events for at least ten years and reported the incident to ESIC.

The case underscores how on-stage violence at esports events can lead to severe competitive penalties and regulatory scrutiny.