In 2020, Lithuanian player Justinas “jL” Lekavičius stood at a crossroads familiar to many ambitious people: fight for the dream until the very end — or give up. The professional CS scene didn’t seem that promising — no stable team, financial pressure, and thoughts of quitting to become a delivery driver. But then, in a random matchmaking game, something happened that changed not only his career — but his entire life. He met Kamilė.
This isn’t fiction. It began as a random voice chat during a CS:GO match, and ended with wedding rings, a Major trophy, and photos that swept across social media.
The Beginning: 2020, CS, and a Fateful Meeting
The year 2020 was far from easy for jL. He was just 20 and playing on the lower tiers of competitive CS — initially with selectah. The pandemic, financial instability, self-doubt, and thoughts about quitting for a delivery job all weighed on him. But in one random matchmaking lobby, he met a girl named Kamilė. A gamer, creative and genuine — she immediately saw more in him than just a shooter. She saw a person worth believing in.
I almost quit CS and planned to work in delivery, but she believed in me — more than I believed in myself, jL later recalled.
Love That Held Him Afloat
2021–2022 were turbulent years. jL joined MAD Lions and later got benched. His career was stagnating. But in his personal life, he had found stability. Kamilė wasn’t just a girlfriend — she became the person who refused to let him fall.
When he doubted himself, she lifted him up. When he lacked motivation, she reminded him why he started. Slowly — from small online cups and qualifiers — jL began to regain his form.
Breakthrough: From Apeks to NAVI
- 2022: After MAD Lions, jL was picked up by Apeks. That’s where his form began to stabilize.
- 2023: Apeks pulled off a massive run — reaching the semifinals of the Paris Major. jL gained global attention for the first time. His energetic playstyle, gamesense, and charisma made him one of the breakout stars of the tournament.
- June 2023: He transferred to NAVI, one of the most legendary organizations in CS history.
- 2024: This was his year. jL won MVP of the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024, the biggest tournament of the season. His game was a mix of aggression, confidence, and precision. He was no longer a “promising prospect” — he was a star.
- September 2024: He claimed another MVP title at ESL Pro League Season 20.
- End of 2024: HLTV ranked him among the top 5 players in the world.
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— NAVI jL (@jLcsgo_) June 30, 2025
Timeline of jL and Kamilė’s Relationship
- 2020 — They meet in CS:GO during a random online match. jL was playing for selectah.
- 2021–2022 — Kamilė supports him through a tough stretch with MAD Lions.
- August 2022 – June 2023 — He stabilizes his form in Apeks and finds early success.
- 2023 — Breakout performance at the Major, transfer to NAVI.
- 2024 — Major MVP, HLTV Top-5, and career peak.
- June 2025 — NAVI place top 8 at the Austin Major.
- June 29, 2025 — jL and Kamilė get married.
The Wedding: The Most Important Match of All
June 29, 2025. The Counter-Strike community wasn’t watching crosshairs — they were watching a wedding photo. jL in a dark tailored suit, Kamilė in a timeless vintage white dress. He posted it with just a few words:
Love of my life
Love of my life. ❤️
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— NAVI jL (@jLcsgo_) June 30, 2025
The internet exploded with love:
- Banks: “Words can’t describe how special you two are! Congratulations on your forever ever once again ”
- D0nas: “Congratulations ”
- Kazlovas.p (in Lithuanian): “Didžiausi sveikinimai!!”
- Plasma9un: “Bjutifulė porėlė laimės” (Beautiful couple, wishing happiness)
- Buttnessmonster: “Her dress Congratulations!”
Kamilė’s Instagram (@kamil3e) had long contained hints of their journey — art, shared photos, Twitch streams, and above all: mutual respect. Her bio says it all — an infinity sign next to @jlekavicius. Fitting.
The story of jL is more than a player becoming a champion. It’s the story of someone who nearly gave up. But love wouldn’t let him. Kamilė didn’t just save his dream — she fueled his best moments. Without her, the jL the world knows today might not exist.
From Matchmaking to Major. From frags to vows. GG, jL & Kamilė.
