The Skyesports Souvenir has returned in 2023 featuring Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO). This year, the prestigious esports IP is set to expand internationally, featuring six countries fighting for victory. Team India will be determined in the competition through the Skyesports Souvenir – India Qualifiers, which will happen from Sept. 22 to 24.
Four teams have been directly invited into the India Qualifiers. These are as follows:
- Gods Reign
- Marcos Gaming
- Reckoning Esports
- Revenant Esports
Commenting on the tournament, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO, of Skyesports, said, “After a thrilling end to India’s first franchised esports league, the Skyesports Masters, we are excited to announce our next official Counter-Strike tournament, the Skyesports Souvenir. This competition is a testament to our goal of building a roadmap for Counter-Strike esports in the country. It will also give an opportunity to teams to compete against international teams as we bring Counter-Strike action from Skyesports to more regions.”
The four teams are set to lock horns across a Round-Robin format to determine the winners. All matches will be livestreamed on the Skyesports YouTube, Facebook, Loco, and Glance channels. The schedule for the matches is as follows:
Friday (Sept. 22)
- Reckoning Esports vs. Gods Reign
- Revenant Esports vs. Marcos Gaming
Saturday (Sept. 23)
- Reckoning Esports vs. Marcos Gaming
- Gods Reign vs. Revenant Esports
Sunday (Sept. 24)
- Reckoning Esports vs. Revenant Esports
- Marcos Gaming vs. Gods Reign
The champion of this tournament will represent India at the Skyesports Souvenir – International Playoffs, scheduled from September 25 to 30. India will be among the six Asian nations vying for victory in Counter-Strike. Keep an eye on Skyesports’ Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter profiles for updates on the participating countries in the Skyesports Souvenir.
The Skyesports Souvenir 2023 is brought to you by AMD x Windows 11. According to the India Games Market Report 2023 by Niko Partners, the anticipated game revenue from India in 2023 is $868 million, marking a 21.2 percent year-over-year increase. The gaming community in India is expected to grow from 444.4 million in 2023 to over 641 million by 2023. Furthermore, the report reveals that 71.8 percent of Indian gamers actively participate in esports, making events like the Skyesports Souvenir an ideal platform for brands to engage with a highly enthusiastic gaming audience throughout the country.
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