Skyesports and Riot Games to Host 'Skyesports Champions Series'
Kanesa David — May 4, 2022 — Tech
References: skyesports.in & esportsinsider
India-based esports and gaming company Skyesports has announced its partnership with video game publisher Riot Games to bring players a Skyesports Champions Series (SCS) 2022. This South-Asian tournament will lead into the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2022 Stage 2 and features a prize pool of $30,000. It will be hosted as a local area network (LAN) tournament in Chennai, India.
According to the press release, registrations for the tournament have opened in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Bangladesh.
“We are thrilled to be a part of VALORANT’s tremendous growth in South Asia and are beyond excited to be providing a path to the teams into the VCT APAC Challenger Stage 2. The Skyesports Champions Series will set a new benchmark for VALORANT esports in South Asia with top-notch production and live streams in several regional languages.” Shiva Nandy, CEO and Founder of Skyesports says.
Image Credit: Skyesports
According to the press release, registrations for the tournament have opened in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Bangladesh.
“We are thrilled to be a part of VALORANT’s tremendous growth in South Asia and are beyond excited to be providing a path to the teams into the VCT APAC Challenger Stage 2. The Skyesports Champions Series will set a new benchmark for VALORANT esports in South Asia with top-notch production and live streams in several regional languages.” Shiva Nandy, CEO and Founder of Skyesports says.
Image Credit: Skyesports
Trend Themes
1. South-asian Esports Growth - The rise of esports in South Asia opens up opportunities for further investment and development in the region.
2. Localization of Esports Tournaments - Hosting localized esports events increases participation and engagement in specific geographic areas.
3. Multilingual Esports Broadcasting - Offering live streams in multiple regional languages can increase viewership and fan engagement in local markets.
Industry Implications
1. Esports and Gaming - Esports and gaming companies can invest further in South Asian markets to capitalize on the growing popularity of esports in the region.
2. Broadcasting and Media - Media companies can partner with esports organizers to provide live streaming services and expand their audience reach.
3. Technology and Telecommunications - Telecommunications companies can invest in providing infrastructure and support for localized esports events to improve connectivity and expand internet access in the region.
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