Passion UA signs Mongolian rifler Senzu to CS2 roster

The 19-year-old joins the team on loan from The MongolZ as Passion UA looks to improve its early 2026 results.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Passion UA has announced the signing of Azbayar 'Senzu' Munkhbold to its Counter-Strike 2 roster on loan from The MongolZ. The 19-year-old rifler joins the team alongside Argentinian AWPer Santino 'try' Rigal, who has replaced Håkon 'hallzerk' Fjærli on the starting lineup. Passion UA, owned by footballer Oleksandr Zinchenko, has struggled in its first two Tier 1 events of the 2026 season and is hoping Senzu's addition will help turn things around.

Why it matters

Senzu is a highly regarded young talent who has found success at the highest levels of Counter-Strike esports, winning the Esports World Cup in 2025 and finishing second at the BLAST.tv Austin Major. His addition to Passion UA's roster could provide a much-needed boost as the team looks to climb the Valve Regional Standings and secure a spot at the upcoming IEM Cologne Major.

The details

Senzu was recently placed on the bench by The MongolZ shortly after the team topped the Valve Regional Standings in October 2025. He now joins Passion UA on loan, with the organization yet to reveal which player will make way for the Mongolian rifler. Passion UA is hoping Senzu's experience and skill can help improve the team's recent performances, which have seen them fail to win any matches at BLAST Bounty Season 1 and IEM Krakow 2026.

  • Senzu was placed on the bench by The MongolZ in October 2025.
  • Passion UA announced Senzu's signing on February 13, 2026.
  • Passion UA returns to action at the Roman Imperium Cup V from February 19-22, 2026.
  • Passion UA will also compete in the online stage of ESL Pro League Season 23 from February 7 to March 9, 2026.

The players

Azbayar 'Senzu' Munkhbold

A 19-year-old Mongolian rifler who has been signed by Passion UA on loan from The MongolZ.

Santino 'try' Rigal

An Argentinian AWPer who has joined Passion UA's starting lineup, replacing Håkon 'hallzerk' Fjærli.

Oleksandr Zinchenko

The owner of Passion UA, who is also a professional footballer.

Håkon 'hallzerk' Fjærli

The player who has been replaced on Passion UA's starting lineup by Santino 'try' Rigal.

The MongolZ

The Mongolian esports organization that Senzu was previously a part of.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Passion UA's new-look lineup will return to action at the Roman Imperium Cup V from February 19-22, 2026, where they will have the opportunity to earn VRS points and secure a spot at the upcoming IEM Cologne Major in June.

The takeaway

Senzu's addition to Passion UA's roster could provide a much-needed boost as the team looks to improve its early 2026 results and climb the Valve Regional Standings. The Mongolian rifler's experience and skill at the highest levels of Counter-Strike esports could be the key to helping Passion UA secure a spot at the IEM Cologne Major.