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Former professional Dota 2 player Lasse "MATUMBAMAN" Urpalainen has recently announced the completion of his mandatory military service in Finland. After retiring from professional Dota 2 following Team Liquid's 3rd place finish at The International 11, Matumbaman embarked on his military journey. While giving an update on Yazied "YapzOr" Jaradat stream during the Berlin Major 2023, he shared insights into his service and future plans. In a recent Tweet, Matumbaman updated the fans on his military service.
Finally done with Military Service
In a tweet, Matumbaman seemingly joked and shared his feelings about his military service, saying he rated it 4.5/5 but would not do it again.
In Finland, mandatory military service is an integral part of the country's defense system. Every able-bodied male citizen between the ages of 18 and 60 is required to serve in the military for a specific duration. The purpose of this service is to ensure national security and foster a sense of responsibility and discipline among citizens.
Recalling Matumbaman's Appearance on YapzOr's Stream
During YapzOr's stream at the Berlin Major 2023, Dota 2 fans were pleasantly surprised by Matumbaman's presence. The TI7 champion discussed his military service, revealing that he had a month left before completing it. He shared plans to indulge in activities considered "haram" once his service concluded, including drinking, partying, sailing, and potentially visiting his former teammates Clement "Puppey" Ivanov in Estonia and Ludwig "zai" Wåhlberg in Sweden. While Matumbaman did not mention a return to the professional Dota 2 scene, fans were thrilled to witness his appearances on streams and appreciate his continued connection with the game.
The completion of his mandatory military service in Finland marks a significant milestone in his post-professional Dota 2 journey. While fans are excited to hear an update from Matumbaman, many will still be anticipating future updates from the figure.
