KRAFTON’s BGMI India-Korea Invitational Will Begin From 26 October: Here’s What You Need to Know

KRAFTON, the creators of the popular mobile game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), have announced the India-Korea Invitational, a global esports championship. This monumental celebration of esports is set to take place from October 26 to October 28, 2023, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

The event will witness eight elite esports teams from India facing off against top-rated esports squads from Korea, competing across various titles, including BGMI. The total prize pool for this esports extravaganza is an impressive ₹10,000,000.

A Global Esports Spectacle

The India-Korea Invitational promises an esports extravaganza with intense battles, showcasing exceptional gaming skills, and offering a thrilling experience that only esports can deliver. The event's significance is underscored by the presence of senior government officials from both India and Korea, who will attend to extend their support to this unique event. The India-Korea Invitational will not only be about esports but will also blend in cultural elements, reaffirming KRAFTON's commitment to nurturing and celebrating India's burgeoning esports community.

Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO of KRAFTON India, expressed his excitement about this milestone event, stating, "The India-Korea Invitational is yet another defining milestone in our ongoing journey of propelling esports into the mainstream, steadily garnering the recognition it deserves. This event represents the fusion of cultural and competitive elements, and we're honored to have senior government officials from both India and Korea in attendance, highlighting the growing prominence of esports. We remain committed to nurturing and promoting esports talent in India and eagerly await welcoming our community to this one-of-a-kind esports celebration."

The Contenders: India vs. Korea

The eight formidable teams representing India in this competition are:

1. GLADIATORS ESPORTS
2. BIG BROTHER ESPORTS
3. TEAM X SPARK
4. BLIND ESPORTS
5. GODS REIGN
6. MEDAL ESPORTS
7. REVENANT ESPORTS
8. TWM GAMING

Their Korean counterparts include:

1. ROX
2. NS RedForce
3. Dplus KIA
4. Eagle Owls
5. MARU GAMING
6. DUKSAN ESPORTS
7. emTek StormX
8. ZZ

The Prizes

The prize pool for this esports spectacle is generously distributed among various titles:

• BGMI Invitational: ₹ 10,000,000
• RTV Empires: ₹ 1,000,000
• Real Cricket '22: To Be Decided
• Cosplay: ₹ 500,000

This event is not just for the participants; it will be open to the public, allowing esports enthusiasts to witness the action live. Registration details will be available soon, and it's expected that esports fans from both India and Korea will come together to celebrate the world of competitive gaming.

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