With the 15th World Esports Championships (WEC) rapidly approaching, teams all across the globe are working hard to be a part of it. Indian Tekken 7 player Abhinav Tejan and eFootball athlete Ibrahim Gulrez have secured their spots at the 15th WEC and the Indian Female CS:GO Team will be looking forward to joining them as they become the first all-female CS:GO team to represent India.

After winning the National Esports Championships 2023 and defeating team Sri Lanka in the South Asian qualifiers, India's Female CS:GO Team looks forward to showcasing their skill at the Asian qualifiers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

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Indian Female CS:GO Team To Compete In The Asian Qualifiers For a Spot at WEC 2023

The players who will be representing India in the Asian qualifiers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, are:

• Swayambika "Sway" Sachar
• Nidhi "Stormyy" Salekar
• Shagufta "Xyaa" Iqbal
• Dilraj Kaur "COCO" Matharu
• Aastha "Crackshot" Nangia

Sway will lead the charge, alongside Sabyasachi "Antidote" Bose, the team's coach.

Here is what the captain of the team, Sway, had to say about the upcoming CS:GO qualifiers:

"As the first all-female CS:GO team from India to reach this stage, we are proud to represent our country in the Asian qualifiers. We have practiced tirelessly and worked on improving our gameplay and we are ready to compete against the best. Along with qualifying for the 15th WEC, our goal is also to inspire more women to pursue their passion for gaming and Esports. We are grateful to the ESFI for all their support, coaching & enabling the female Esports athletes' participation at the international stage, and will give our absolute best to make our country proud."

Romania will be hosting the 15th World Esports Championship and the representatives of India will aim to secure their tickets as they fight against Kyrgyzstan, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, China, and Australia. The matches will start on July 15, and the top two teams will qualify for the 15th WEC. The winners will receive prize money worth $7,000, while the first and second runners-up will take $3,500 and $2,000, respectively. 

Mr Vinod Tiwari, President of the Esports Federation of India, expressed his feelings as the roster gears up to reporesent India in the Asian qualifiers:

"We are incredibly proud of our female CS:GO team as they prepare for their historic journey in the Asian qualifiers. Their participation is a testament to the rise of women in Indian Esports. We believe in their potential to emerge victorious on the international stage and are also sure that the team's progress will inspire more women to follow their dreams of a professional career in video gaming. We extend our best wishes to the team in their pursuit of securing a spot for the grand finals in Romania." 

Viewers can catch the matches live on IESF's official YouTube Channel. 

As Indian gamers immerse themselves in mobile games, a new opportunity is knocking at their door with the addition of eFootball in the FIFAe World Cup. This latest addition will be joining Rocket League and Football Manager to become a part of the FIFAe World Cup in the coming years.

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FIFA and Konami Come Together to Add eFootball in FIFAe World Cup

After this addition, India will become one of the 18 countries that will take part in the competition. We will be joining Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Spain, and Portugal. Talking about this opportunity, Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming said:

This collaboration between FIFA and Konami to bring eFootball into the FIFAe World Cup is a significant moment for Indian esports. India's inclusion in this global event is a source of immense national pride. The accessibility of a free-to-play game like eFootball ensures wider participation, and with FIFA fueling the esports ecosystem, we are witnessing the seamless integration of sports and esports—ushering in new opportunities for Indian gamers to shine on the world stage.

Ahead of the World Cup, Indian athletes will be seen showcasing their eFootball talent at the WAVES Esports Championship 2025 (WESC). Interestingly, India has already been taking part in Esports tournaments that have been happening for the title. Talking about this addition, Animesh Agarwal, aka 8Bit Thug, Co-Founder of S8UL and 8Bit Creatives said:

The recognition of India as a region in a global esports tournament like the FIFA eWorld Cup is monumental for Indian esports. This collaboration between KONAMI and FIFA opens up valuable avenues for both mobile and console gamers across the country to compete on the international stage. Additionally, with eFootball being included in the roster of tournaments like WAVES 2025 which is supported by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the title has great potential to bring further opportunities to aspiring Indian esports athletes.

Thug Invitational 2024 is almost here, with BGMI fans ready to set their eyes on their favorite team taking on various contenders from the tournament. Organized by Upthrust Esports, the Thug Invitational 2024 event is expected to be a blast for BGMI fans, and contestants.

Featuring Squads TPP in BGMI, the Invitational will showcase the prowess of 64 participating teams from 19 October to 27 October 2024. The Invitational will feature a massive prize pool of Rs. 8,00,000/ USD 9,517.

The winner of the tournament will walk away with Rs. 3,00,000/ USD 3,568.95, with the second, third, and fourth place holders taking Rs 2,00,000/ USD 2,379.30, Rs 1,50,000/ USD 1,784.47, and Rs. 75,000/ USD 892.24 respectively.

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Complete Format for Thug Invitational 2024 Explained

Joined by talented Indian esports teams, the Thug Invitational 2024 will follow a pretty basic format.

Stage 1: Group Stage

The first stage will feature 64 teams landing on the Group Stage to fight out for their position in the Semi-Finals. Only half of the teams will make it to the next stage.

Stage 2: Semi-Finals

The Invitational will start on October 19, 2024, with 32 teams, divided into four groups of 8 teams each. The top 16 teams will qualify for the Grand Finals, as the Semi-Finals stage concludes on October 24, 204.

Stage 2: Grand Finals

The third and final stage of the Invitational will feature the top 16 teams, following a 3-matchday format. Among the 16 remaining squads, only the top four will take on the prize pool. The grand final stage of the tournament will conclude on October 27, 2024.

For anyone becoming the MVP, the player will also receive an additional Rs. 25,000/ USD 297.41 from the prize pool.

Participating Teams

Group A

• Aerobotz
• Bot Army
• Celestics ESP
• Dragon Claw
• Esports Aim
• Inferno Squad
• Medal Esports
• Mogo Esports
• Nonx
• Team Rulers
• Silly Esports
• Team Avii
• Team Havk
• Team IQOO SOUL
• Team LOLZZZ
• Team VST

Group B

• Astro Kinds
• Blizz Network
• Tarkin Spartans
• FAITH ESPORTS
• Fatality Esports
• Gujrat Tigers
• K9
• LEFP
• Orangutan
• Phoenix Esports
• XSPARK
• Rivals Ape X
• Sarkar Gaming
• Team Bosan
• Team Tamilas
• Windgod Esports

Group C

• 2A
• Arrancar ESP
• Autobotz
• Carnival Gaming
• Carpedium
• Dream Team
• E4e
• FS Esports
• GENXFM
• JUSTJELLY
• Mastermind
• Myth
• Nebula Esports
• NUMEN
• Team Misfits
• Team Kanary

Group D

• 4 Merical Esports
• Aliaba Raiders
• ANTIDOTE
• G7 Esports
• GODS REIGN
• Hyderabad Hydras
• Karnadu
• Laztzone
• Reckoning
• Rich Esports
• Team 8BIT
• Team Obey
• Team Versatile
• Team 7Shore
• Team K4C
• Team Z

Map Order

Group A

• Match 1: Erangel
• Match 2: Miramar
• Match 3: Sanhok

Group B

• Match 4: Erangel
• Match 5: Miramar
• Match 6: Sanhok

Gamers can catch the Thug Invitational 2024 live on 8Bit Thug's official YouTube channel.

After two days of intense action in the finals of TEC Gauntlet Season 2 - BGMI, we have a clear winner. With 115 points, 8bit Esports has won a prize of Rs 4,00,000. Over the two days, the Juicy-led lineup secured 72 finishes and 43 placement points. Coming in second was Team Tamilas, who got 114 points. 

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TEC Gauntlet Season 2 - BGMI See Intense Action on Days 1 and 2

The two days were filled with action that had never been seen before as Team Tamilas topped the points table, and 8bit Esports closely followed. The day also saw a lot of battles in Sanhok and Miramar, and what eventually followed was a place for third and fourth place. Team Tamilas and 8bit Esports were the only teams to have crossed 100 points after day 2 of the finals and Carpe Diem was eventually placed third with 87 points. Here is what the points table looks like: 

Interestingly, 8bit Esports' IGL, Juicy, in a post-match interview also announced the name of their latest team addition. Aimbot was announced as the newest team member, and was also the missing piece for the team, as their IGL would say. 

SuperGaming has announced the 2025 esports roadmap for their upcoming game, Indus Battle Royale. The ‘Clutch India Movement’ roadmap will be a four month long tournament with a Rs 2,50,00,000 prize pool. The tournament will begin in October 2024 and will run till February 2025 with an open invite for all. 

The Indian teams will then meet surprise international teams and compete against each other in a LAN, which will take place in New Delhi

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Indus Esports Roadmap 2025 Announced by SuperGaming

Before this announcement, SuperGaming had successfully conducted 'Grudge Wars,’ ‘Indus Inferno,’ and ‘Indus Unchained,’ to test the waters with the popularity of the game, and the audience didn't disappoint. It is because of this that SuperGaming has decided to show its commitment to the game's audience. Talking about the game and the need to develop an Esports ecosystem for Indus, Roby John, CEO and Co-founder of SuperGaming said: 

When we set out to create Indus, our goal was to craft a game that Indian gamers could truly call their own. With the Indus International Tournament, we want to see new heroes rise from our community and take their place in the larger esports ecosystem. India’s esports landscape is rapidly evolving, and we believe the country is ready to compete on the world stage. Through this tournament, we’re excited to elevate India’s presence in esports and inspire a new generation of players to pursue gaming at a professional level.

 Indus International Tournament Format

The tournament will be divided into four phases, each testing the gamers and their talent. The first phase is the Homegrown phase, which has a prize pool of Rs 15 lakh. Registrations for this have already begun. Matches will take place from November 6 to December 3. 

The tournament will then move to Nationals, which has a prize pool of Rs 10 lakh. After this, the Powerplay will begin, with a prize pool of Rs 25 lakh. In the middle of all this, SuperGaming will also be hosting an International phase. This will take place from November 15 to December 30, 2024. 

The MVP of the Indus International Tournament will be given a customized Mahindra Thar.

The third day of TEC Gauntlet Season 2- BGMI Semi-Finals was filled with action-packed battles between Groups A and C. MOGO Esports has topped the points table with 125 points, and not too far away from them is Team Tamilas with 120 points. Hector-led Carnival Gaming is in third place with 114 points. 

The finals of TEC Gauntlet Season 2- BGMI will take place on October 13, with the top 16 teams from the semi-finals.

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TEC Gauntlet Season 2- BGMI Semi-Finals Day 3 Points Table

Many teams showed signs of a comeback in the run-up to the finals, and in this quest, Team Fatality got two chicken dinners, and Carpediem got another one. Here is what the points table from TEC Gauntlet Season 2- BGMI semi-finals looks like: 

Team Tamilas, Carnival Gaming, and Team TEZ also got a chicken dinner each, to make it to the top 16, who will be able to make it to the finals.