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7 days ago
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Nation's Top BGMI Sides Set To Fight It Out At IQOO Battlegrounds Series
The qualifiers of the 32-team event is set to get underway on the 21st of July, with the finale scheduled to held between the 8th and 10th of August. High-performance smartphone brand, iQOO, has announced its largest esports event, the iQOO Battlegrounds Series, a thrilling BGMI competition executed by NODWIN Gaming. With a substantial prize pool of INR 1 crore, the tournament commences on July 21, featuring top professional teams alongside community contenders. The qualifiers will begin on July 21, including 31 of India's premier teams along with the Community Cup champion. The tournament will culminate in a grand LAN finale from August 8 to August 10, where the top 16 qualified teams will compete before a live audience, showcasing the finest BGMI action in India. 'At iQOO, we believe the future of gaming lies in creating valuable opportunities for the esports community. The iQOO Battlegrounds Series is not merely a tournament—it's our flagship gaming IP, designed to bring India's best teams to the grand stage," said iQOO CEO Nipun Marya. 'This initiative further solidifies iQOO's identity as a performance-focused brand rooted in innovation and technology, with esports being the perfect blend of both. We're thrilled to support India's top gaming talent by providing a platform that celebrates skill, passion, and ambition. With this, we aim to elevate India's esports ecosystem to the next level," Marya stated. 'This collaboration is a blend of performance-driven innovation, grassroots talent development, and world-class tournament execution. For us, the iQOO Battlegrounds Series is more than just another event; it's a step forward in shaping a sustainable, inclusive, and impactful esports ecosystem in India," Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming said. 'We're proud to work alongside iQOO in creating something that not only embodies the competitive spirit and rising potential of Indian esports but also provides it a boost," Rathee added. 'The iQOO Battlegrounds Series is a statement of intent. It unites performance, creators, and competition under one banner. We're excited to bring this to life in partnership with iQOO and NODWIN Gaming," said Co-founder of Trinity Gaming Abhishek Aggarwal. ALSO READ| 'Without Her, I Wouldn't Have Been Able To…': Yamal's Touching Homage To Grandmother At Contract Extension According to the recent FICCI-EY Media and Entertainment Industry Report 2025, total participation in esports tournaments surpassed 2 million in 2024 and is projected to reach 2.8 million in 2025. The number of professional esports teams is also expected to rise from 36 in 2024 to 40 in 2025, reflecting the steady growth of India's competitive gaming ecosystem. As the mobile esports scene rapidly evolves, this collaboration signifies a powerful shift in how tournaments are organized, talent is nurtured, and fans are engaged. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Star
29-06-2025
- General
- The Star
Month-long celebration marks Petaling Jaya city anniversary
(Above and below) Parades and performances were among activities organised by MBPJ to commemorate Petaling Jaya's 19th city status anniversary. — Courtesy photos PETALING Jaya City Council (MBPJ) held a month-long series of activities to mark the 19th anniversary of its status as a city. Celebrations culminated in a concert and parade at Laman MBPJ, near its headquarters. Guest of honour, Selangor public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin, noted that Petaling Jaya played a significant role in ensuring success of the state's development initiatives. 'Petaling Jaya has demonstrated its commitment to realising initiatives related to digital transformation, economic empowerment, environmental recovery and green development, as well as efforts to enhance the people's well-being,' said Jamaliah, who is also Bandar Utama assemblyman. Also present were Seri Setia assemblyman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah, Bukit Lanjan assemblyman Pua Pei Ling, Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon and deputy mayor Aznan Hassan, alongside MBPJ senior management and councillors. The celebration comprised 30 events, with highlights including a parade competition offering RM6,000 in cash prizes to the top three winners, concert featuring local artistes, cat show, sports events such as PJ 10km Run, PJ Tower Run and Petaling Jaya Mayor's Community Cup football tournament, and PJ Strata Convention and Strata Excellence Award 2025. 'Various initiatives were offered to residents as a token of appreciation for their continued support towards the city's development,' MBPJ's Corporate Communications Unit said in a statement. 'These included free on-street parking throughout the city and free access to public facilities such as swimming pools, courts and sports fields under MBPJ. 'In line with MBPJ's commitment to making Petaling Jaya a beautiful, clean and sustainable city, 1,000 tree saplings were distributed to the public. 'Abate, a larvicide used to prevent the breeding of mosquito larvae, was also handed out for free as a proactive step in combating dengue.' MBPJ also offered free memberships to PJ Community Library, while hampers were handed out to five 'City Babies' born on June 20 at two private hospitals. Petaling Jaya was upgraded to city status on June 20, 2006, the second after Shah Alam. Some of its milestones include being ranked among top 10 cities worldwide in Unesco's Learning City Award 2019 and the first local authority in Malaysia to be recognised by Unicef as a child-friendly city in 2023. PJ Eco Recycling Plaza was recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records in 2025 as the first environmental sustainability centre run by a local authority.
