o Skylightz Gaming takes home the
coveted iQOO BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES 2021 trophy along with the prize
money of a whopping INR 50,00,000
o TSM and Team XO follow
up in the second & third spots, winning cash prizes worth INR 25,00,000 and
INR 10,00,000 respectively
Mumbai, January 17th, 2022: The month long iQOO
BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES 2021 came to a nail-biting finish last night with
Skylightz Gaming emerging winners. They are the first champions
of the largest and first ever BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE Tournament conducted in
India. The winning team Skylightz Gaming takes home the coveted iQOO
BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES 2021 trophy along-with the prize money of a
whopping INR 50lakh, followed by TSM and Team XO securing
second and third positions and winning INR 25lakh and INR 10lakh,
respectively.
The iQOO BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES 2021 was conducted
online keeping in mind the current COVID scenario. Through the championship
several individual players showcased tremendous resilience and skill to receive
special individual awards. Godlneyooo was named the Most Valuable
Player of the tournament and received a prize money of INR
1 lakh. SGXsaumrajiu received INR 50,000 for receiving The
Lone Ranger award. He also received The Rampage Freak
award winning another INR 50,000 for it. The Redeemer award
was won by Godlzgod. He received a prize money of INR
50,000. Godlike team won the Most Finishes By A
Squad award and received a prize money of INR 50,000
LIST
OF WINNERS
|
Position
|
Name of the Winner/ Team
|
Prize
|
Champions
|
Skylightz Gaming
|
INR 50,00,000
|
Second Place
|
TSM
|
INR 25,00,000
|
Third Place
|
Team XO
|
INR 10,00,000
|
Most Valuable Player
|
Godlneyooo
|
INR 1,00,000
|
The Lone Ranger
|
SGXsaumrajiu
|
INR 50,000
|
The Rampage Freak
|
SGXsaumrajiu
|
INR 50,000
|
The Redeemer Award
|
Godlzgod
|
INR 50,000
|
Most Finishes By A Squad
|
Godlike
|
INR 50,000
|
The enthralling grand finale
which was spread across four days witnessed the top 16
teams deliver their finest gameplay skills to win the coveted title of the
first ever BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE Tournament in India. The Final day of the Grand
Finale brought in some unexpected results. TSM managed to secure second
position, while Team XO who was in the first position till the third day
swapped places finishing third.
The tournament received an
overwhelming response from BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI) players and fans
with 664K teams with A- lister teams such as Godlike Esports, OR
Sports, Hyderabad Hydras, Revenant Esports, Reckoning Esports amongst
others participating in the month-long championship. Esports enthusiasts showed
tremendous interest in the tournament with the tournament receiving more than 199million
views on social media handles of BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA and iQOO Esports official YouTube
channel.
Wooyol Lim, Head of
Battlegrounds Mobile Division. says, “We congratulate Skylightz Gaming for
showcasing utmost grit and superlative skillsets to win this tournament. Owing
to their intelligent squad strategy, clever zone movement and ability to pick
up a high number of kills, they have managed to supersede their competitors
successfully. We also congratulate all other teams for their participation and
fighting spirit. iQOO BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES 2021 is a manifestation
of our efforts towards making esports accessible to every gaming enthusiast in
the country. We are happy and proud to have curated a world class tournament
and look forward to many more such tournaments. We extend our heartfelt gratitude
to iQOO for partnering with us in our vision and taking the initiative to grow
esports in India”.
KRAFTON,
Inc. is committed to provide a global platform for Indian players to showcase
their talent and nurture their skillset. The company is also striving to
strengthen the e-sports ecosystem globally & in India. In line with this
endeavor, KRAFTON recently announced the inclusion of Indian players to qualify
for the official esports program of the 2022 Asian Games via BATTLEGROUNDS
MOBILE INDIA. This will give Indian gamers the privilege and opportunity to
compete at a globally recognized sporting event and create a mark in the
fraternity.
The
company is also taking several significant steps to promote safe and
responsible gaming habits. Through the Game Responsibly campaign for BGMI
(BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA), the company aims to build awareness amongst
players to cultivate safer and healthy gaming habits.
About iQOO
iQOO is a global smartphone brand with a strong proposition
of unmatched performance. iQOO stands for "I Quest On and On",
reflecting the brand's relentless pursuit of perfection. iQOO was created to
deliver a unique experience to young, technology-savvy consumers, who are
under-served by the current smartphone market. iQOO phones are built for those
consumers who are naturally skeptical of the status quo and constantly seeking
to improve themselves. As a premium partner, this will be a momentous
opportunity to demonstrate iQOO and BMW M Motorsport's high performance to the
world.
About KRAFTON, Inc
KRAFTON, Inc. is a collective of independent game
development studios brought together to create innovative and engaging
entertainment experiences for gamers across the world. The company consists of
PUBG Studio, Bluehole Studio, Striking Distance Studios, RisingWings, and
Dreamotion, each with its own unique expertise. KRAFTON is responsible for
premier entertainment properties including PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS
(PUBG), PUBG: NEW STATE, The Callisto Protocol, TERA, and ELYON. As a
technology-driven company that boasts world-class capabilities, KRAFTON seeks
to expand its areas of business beyond games to multimedia entertainment and
deep learning.
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INDIA is available exclusively to play in India. Fans can follow us on our
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