NEW DELHI: Team India (DOTA2) topped the leaderboard of the South Asia Qualifiers for OXY 2024, which were held online from 22nd - 26th Aug 2024 and secured its slot for the main event which will be held from October 21 to 26, 2024 in Sochi, Russia.
The Indian team put on a stellar performance in the South Asian Qualifiers, dominating across, and secured 1st position amongst Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh, winning all but one of their matches. Their journey to the top was nothing short of remarkable, securing the top spot and, more significantly, earning their first-ever appearance at the prestigious Sochi-based tournament, a media release said.
The OXY 2024 event organized by the Russian Esports Federation, is poised to be a major international esports competition for students. This year marks India's debut in this prestigious event, which will feature 38 national teams from around the globe.
ESFI President, Vinod Tiwari said,
“India’s participation in OXY 2024 is a tremendous opportunity for our student players, offering them invaluable exposure to high-level competition. This prestigious tournament will not only showcase their skills on a global stage but also mark a significant moment for Indian esports, highlighting our growing presence in the competitive arena.”
Team India was selected via the National Esports Championship 2024 (NESC24), one of India’s largest esports tournaments, that took place over 7 days (12th - 19th Aug 2024) and culminated in the crowning of Team Avengers as the winners.
The five-member team, known as Team Avengers, includes Abhishek Yadav, Dhruv Kohli, Subhadeep Das, Nagaraj, and Manav Kunte. They secured their spot by winning the national DOTA 2 championship at the recently concluded NESC24, which was held with OXY 2024 in mind.