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- Entertainment
- News18
Orangutan Gaming crowned champions of first-ever iQOO Battlegrounds Series
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 11 (ANI): The inaugural season of the iQOO Battlegrounds Series concluded with Team Orangutan securing first place and a record-breaking lead of 61 points, lifting the championship trophy after three days of intense Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) action at the LAN finale. Held from August 8 to August 10 at the Noida Indoor Stadium, the event featured a massive Rs 1 crore prize pool and drew thousands of fans on the tournament began on July 21 with 32 teams. Thirty squads (teams) were invited squads and two teams qualified through the Community Cup after a rigorous qualifier stage. From the group stage, the top eight teams from the overall standings went straight to the Grand Finals, while the remaining 24 competed in the semi-finals. Eight more teams advanced from there, completing the 16-team LAN finals the 18 matches played at the LAN, Orangutan emerged as champions with 217 points, securing INR 55 lakh from the prize pool. Meta Ninza finished second with 156 points, followed by K9 Esports in third with 121 points. Orangutan's Ankit Shukla (AKop) was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for his stellar showing, amassing 62 finishes in the aka Aaru, IGL of Orangutan, said, 'Four years ago, it was just a dream. Today, it's in our hands. Every setback, every close call, every tough day only made us stronger. We never gave up, and that made all the difference."Fans at the venue were also treated to special meet-and-greet sessions with some of India's most popular gaming creators from S8UL and Revenant XSpark, including Naman Mathur (Mortal), Raj Varma (Snax), Gulrez Khan (JokerKiHaveli), Payal Dhare (PayalGaming), Kaashvi Hiranandani (KaashPlays), and Tanmay Singh (ScoutOP).Nipun Marya, CEO, iQOO, commented, 'At iQOO, we believe the future of gaming lies in creating meaningful opportunities for the esports community. The iQOO Battlegrounds Series is our flagship gaming IP, bringing India's best teams to the grand stage. My heartfelt congratulations to iQOO Orangutan for their exceptional win, and to Meta Ninza and K9 Esports for their spirited performance. We're proud to provide a platform that celebrates skill, passion, and ambition, driving India's esports ecosystem to new heights."Executed by NODWIN Gaming and powered by iQOO, the Battlegrounds Series is the brand's flagship esports property, designed to showcase top-tier BGMI talent while nurturing the next generation of competitive gamers. Since its inception in 2020, iQOO has been committed to supporting esports, and the first season of this tournament further reinforces that Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming, added, 'The iQOO Battlegrounds Series is a perfect example of performance-driven innovation meeting grassroots talent and world-class tournament execution. Congratulations to Orangutan on a well-deserved victory, and kudos to all teams for showcasing the competitive spirit that defines India's esports scene. With partners like iQOO, our mission is to keep raising the bar, and taking Indian esports to stages that resonate globally."The success of the inaugural season sets the stage for the iQOO Battlegrounds Series to become a mainstay in India's esports calendar, offering a professional platform for players to compete, grow, and make their mark on the global stage. (ANI)
Associated Press
26-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
QNA Announces Payment Security Summit in South Africa
Landmark event spotlights payment security as key to South Africa's digital trust and innovation agenda DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 26, 2025 / / -- QNA, in partnership with the PCI Security Standards Council and ISACA South Africa, is proud to announce the launch of the next destination, Payment Security Summit – South Africa (PSS-SA). This pioneering event will take place on 16th July 2025 at The Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg, under the theme: 'Empowering Secure Transactions in the Digital Age.' PSS South Africa follows the tremendous success of the Payment Security Summits in Dubai, Riyadh and Mumbai. It is the first of its kind in South Africa, bringing together national and global stakeholders to address the growing complexity of securing digital payments in an increasingly interconnected economy. From mobile transactions and e-commerce to cross-border fintech and central bank digital currencies, PSS South Africa aims to build a secure and inclusive payment landscape that supports growth, innovation and consumer trust. 'This summit is more than a gathering—it's a strategic initiative to shape the secure payment ecosystem of tomorrow,' said Nitin Bhatnagar, Regional Director of Middle East, India & South Asia, PCI Security Standards Council. 'By uniting top-tier professionals under one roof, Payment Security Summit – South Africa 2025 promises to inspire action, drive innovation and help build stronger defences against evolving cyber threats.' The summit will spotlight pressing challenges such as financial fraud, ransomware, identity theft, AI-driven cyberattacks, third-party risk and evolving regulatory mandates. It will also explore strategic opportunities in secure fintech innovation, cloud-native payment platforms, digital identity, and zero-trust architectures. PSS South Africa will not only be a forum for high-level dialogue—it will serve as a catalyst for knowledge exchange, innovation and talent development in the cybersecurity and payments space. Ankit Shukla, Managing Director at QNA, a globally recognized leader in curating high-impact industry platforms, said: 'We are honoured to partner with the Payment Security Council and ISACA South Africa Chapter on this milestone initiative. PSS South Africa is more than an event—it's a catalyst for national progress in secure digital finance. It unites visionaries, innovators, regulators, and researchers to shape the future of payments in South Africa and beyond.' For details, visit: Media Contact: [email protected] +971 552572807 Ankit Shukla QNA Marketing Management LLC +971 55 257 2807 [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Fashion Value Chain
14-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
ZYOD & FAN MANIA Partner to Launch Licensed Fashion in India
In a major move into the booming licensed merchandise segment, ZYOD, a leading B2B apparel manufacturing platform, has joined forces with FAN MANIA, a global licensing powerhouse, to launch premium branded merchandise in India. This collaboration combines ZYOD's agile, tech-enabled manufacturing and vast retail network with FAN MANIA's access to global intellectual properties (IPs) including PlayStation, Peanuts, Hasbro, Sanrio, Warner Bros, and more. Together, they aim to offer Indian retailers culturally resonant, high-margin collections that cater to rising demand for pop culture merchandise. Ankit Jaipuria, Co-Founder of ZYOD, noted, 'Fashion today is storytelling, and licensed merchandise captures that beautifully. This collaboration helps us respond in real time to evolving trends.' Ankit Shukla, VP Business at ZYOD, added, 'This is not just about business expansion, but about building a more culture-first and responsive retail ecosystem.' FAN MANIA Co-founders Nitin Jaggi and Akshay Gehi emphasized the strategic intent behind entering India, citing the country's massive retail growth and love for global pop culture as ideal conditions for scaling their portfolio of international IPs. With FAN MANIA's success across the Middle East and Turkey, this partnership enables Indian retailers to access iconic, trend-driven, licensed fashion supported by a fast, scalable, and quality-driven supply chain.
