At 21 years of age, Abhishek "ZGOD" Choudhary is currently representing GodLike Esports. He recently won ‘The Redeemer’ award at the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2021 tournament and enjoyed a tremendously successful 2021 after his team finished first in four different tournaments. In this exclusive interview with SPOGO, “ZGOD” speaks about his journey in the esports industry, experience in Godlike, memorable achievements in his career, overcoming setbacks, advice to youngsters and future goals.
Q 1) How did your journey in esports begin, and what made you pursue a professional career in this field?
My journey in esports began in 2019. I used to play for hours with my friends, and that’s when I realized that I was good at this game. I was highly passionate about the game. The remote possibility of making it a career excited me; therefore, I decided to give it a shot.
Q 2) What made you join Godlike Esports, and how has the experience been so far? What motivated you to switch from Team TapaTap?
GodLike is the best Esports organization in the country. The ambition and plans of Chetan (Kronten) for GodLike made me join the organization. He was creating something special, and I wanted to be a part of it. The project presented by GodLike motivated me to switch from Team TapaTap.
Q 3) What has been your most memorable achievement in your esports career so far and why?
The most memorable achievement has been the opportunity to represent India on the global stage. Every athlete dreams of playing for their country, and I am fortunate enough to live that dream. Therefore, it is my most memorable achievement.
Q 4) What are some of the setbacks you have faced in your journey? How did you overcome them?
One of the setbacks I faced in my journey was the demotivation you feel at different stages of your life. Several things can demotivate you because you can still not achieve your goals even if you give your best. I overcame this obstacle by always remembering why I started this journey – because I was passionate about the game, and it allowed me to make my parents proud.
Q 5) What would be your advice to youngsters who wish to pursue a career in esports?
Never think that you cannot achieve your dreams. If you work hard, you will achieve your goals sooner or later. Never give up on your dreams.
Q 6) What are your future goals? How do you plan to achieve them?
My future goal is to represent India. While representing your country, that feeling you get is unreal, and I want to relive it. The plan is simple – give my 100% and trust the process.
