Olgaa Russian streamer from 77 yearsestablished himself as a legend after winning the Best Moment in the NYMN New Year Show (NNYS). The elderly streamer beat young figures in one of the most relevant awards in the competitive video game industry.
The recognition occurred in the latest edition of the NNYS, a gala that awards distinctions to the excellence of players, journalists and developers, held on December 14 by the platform Twitch.
Olga achieved success due to a play on the title Counter-Strikea tactical video game where aim and strategy are vital to victory.
His career as a streamer began in January 2021, when his grandson gave him a smartphone, a device that served as a starting point for his new love for live broadcasts on the platform. Twitch.
«I saw people playing on YouTube, which encouraged me to start playing too«Grandma Olga said in one of her broadcasts, according to the media. Excelsior.
«Every morning I wake up with a single thought: I want to play and spend as much time as possible with you. «I really enjoy playing and I’m happy that at my age I can learn something new,» he added.
Olga’s transition from engineer to Esports star
Before his rise in Esports (electronic sports), Olga worked in the food service engineering sector. After her retirement from work, the woman admitted that her daily routine became tedious, so she looked for an alternative to the challenges of virtual worlds.
«When I play, I forget everything. I can practically escape my worrieslearning the controls and exploring the world of video games. It’s something my generation didn’t have,» he said.
The video game that earned him the award, Counter-Strikeis called «shooter chess» due to its high level of technical difficulty. In this play, participants need precise coordination and the use of grenade tactics to defeat the enemy side.
Despite her mastery in shooting, the renowned granny has an extensive list of other titles in her repertoire. Their gaming sessions cover various works such as Minecraft, Metro, Tomb Raider, Bioshock, Atomic Heart y Diablo 2.
Olga’s success was not a mere act of kindness on the part of the event organization. Specialized portals such as Dexerto y Dot Esports They highlighted that his mention was the product of a viral video with a deep emotional connection that surpassed language differences.
Market data supports this social phenomenon. According to the site Esports Chartsthe group of users over 55 years old, known as Silver Gamershad an increase of 32 percent during the last two years in the world.
Olga took advantage of the announcement of her nomination to send a message of inclusion. «It is never too late to learn a new language, and gaming is the language of the future»the woman declared to the press in Russia. This victory sets a precedent for more seniors to see Esports as a place where they are welcome.
