(Esports News) 7Sea Esports, a multi-dimensional entertainment brand based in India, has expanded its esports portfolio by venturing into Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO). The organization has assembled a five-man roster and will be one of the eight franchised teams vying for the Rs. 2 Crore Prize Pool at the highly anticipated Skyesports Masters 2023.
The Skyesports Masters is the largest gaming tournament ever held in India. It is scheduled to kick off on July 1, featuring an action-packed League Stage that will run until August 17. The top four teams from this stage will advance to the Playoffs, a thrilling on-ground event taking place on August 26 and 27, where they will compete in front of a live audience. With a total of eight franchised teams, the tournament will determine the champions who will claim a share of the Rs. 2,00,00,000 prize pool.
The CSGO roster of 7Sea Esports includes the following players:
– Yash “Benzene” Kumar Singh
– Vishvesh “CycloneF”
– Bhavesh “Bhavi” Sejwani
– Prateek “DiceDealer” Saini
– Elvis “ELV1S” Eric Soans
7Sea Esports has chosen a young roster in alignment with their vision of providing a platform for India’s youth to showcase their talents. These players have been competing professionally for over two years, with Benzene, CycloneF, and Bhavi previously playing together and securing second-place finishes in the WD Black Cup 2023 and the Taiwan Excellence Cup 2022. DiceDealer, on the other hand, claimed first place in the Taiwan Excellence Cup 2022 and the ROG Showdown Summer 2022. ELV1S has also earned multiple accolades, including second-place finishes in the ROG Showdown Fall 2021 and the Logitech Loco Cup 2022.
Expressing his thoughts on joining the Skyesports Masters, Ashwin Haryani, the Country Head (India) at Ampverse, stated, “I am thrilled to be part of the Skyesports Masters and excited to witness the introduction of the franchise format in the Indian esports industry on such a grand scale. Skyesports has delivered incredible events in the past, and I have no doubt they will do an excellent job with this league as well. I believe that such events will lead the esports ecosystem towards a more profitable, mature, and stable industry.”
Furthermore, 7Sea Esports plans to add two players from the open-for-all Skyesports Masters cafe qualifiers. These qualifiers will take place in gaming cafes across 20 cities in India, aimed at recognizing the finest CSGO talent from the grassroots level.
The Skyesports Masters, a captivating multi-week esports event filled with non-stop action, presents an excellent opportunity for organizations to engage with a wide audience and enhance their digital presence. This league serves as a perfect platform for brands like 7Sea Esports to bridge the gap between esports and entertainment.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the tournament, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO of Skyesports, stated, “We are delighted to welcome 7Sea Esports to the Skyesports Masters. The organization has been making remarkable progress in the realms of esports, lifestyle, and entertainment. Their participation is a testament to the immense appeal of the Skyesports Masters in captivating a young audience and fostering substantial growth. I am pleased to see 7Sea Esports assemble a youthful team with fresh talent, and I extend my best wishes to them for the future.”
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