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Why Riot suspended Ardiis from co

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Riot Games and esports organization NAVI have suspended cooperation with Valorant streamer and former pro Ardis "ardiis" Svarenieks.

Why Riot suspended Ardiis from co

Key takeaways

  • Ardis "ardiis" Svarenieks was suspended from VCT co-streaming for using discriminatory and offensive language.
  • NAVI has suspended its cooperation with Ardiis immediately in response to the incident.
  • The co-streaming suspension is scheduled to last through August 19, 2026.
  • Future violations by Ardiis may lead to a permanent loss of VCT co-streaming rights.

Riot Games and esports organization NAVI have suspended cooperation with Valorant streamer and former pro Ardis "ardiis" Svarenieks. The disciplinary action follows his use of discriminatory and offensive language during a VCT co-stream, violating Riot's Terms of Service. His VCT EMEA co-streaming suspension runs through August 19, 2026, and NAVI has suspended its cooperation with him effective immediately.

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In their words

“Ardis “Ardiis” Svarenieks violated Riot Games’ Terms of Service through the use of discriminatory and offensive language during a co-stream.”
VALORANT Esports EMEA, Esports tournament organizer
“There is a line that should never be crossed, and discriminatory conduct or language of any kind should never be tolerated.”
Natus Vincere, Esports organization

How it unfolded

  1. July 23, 2026 Riot and NAVI suspend cooperation with Ardiis
  2. August 19, 2026 Ardiis's co-streaming suspension is scheduled to end

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Source: Dot Esports

Common questions

What happened with Ardis Svarenieks?
Ardis "ardiis" Svarenieks was suspended from VCT co-streaming for using discriminatory and offensive language.
Where can I read the original report?
Read the full report at dot_esports.

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