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  • Konami marks Holi with efootball event featuring Gurpreet and Jonathan

    Konami marks Holi with efootball event featuring Gurpreet and Jonathan

    Mumbai: Konami Digital Entertainment, B.V. Konami is set to bring the vibrant spirit of Holi to its flagship football simulation, efootball, with a special campaign running from 1 to 26 March 2025. The initiative will highlight India’s thriving efootball community, featuring national football captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and renowned esports player Jonathan Gaming.

    The campaign, which bridges mainstream football and esports, will see Jonathan Gaming play a key role in community engagement, while Sandhu is expected to make a significant announcement during the event. Other top gaming personalities involved include Gamerfleet, Sharkshe, RK Reddy, Snax, and Eagle Gaming.

    At the heart of the celebration is the ‘Goal Ke Rang’ efootball tournament, where players will compete for the title of India’s efootball champion and a €1,000 prize pool. Additional in-game campaigns exclusive to India will also be unveiled.

    Expressing his enthusiasm, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu stated, “Football and gaming both require skill, strategy, and passion, qualities that unite players on and off the pitch. This campaign is an exciting way to celebrate Holi with fans and bring that competitive spirit to efootball.”

    efootball general producer, Makoto Igarashi stated, “This campaign is about uniting football and gaming enthusiasts, whether through competition, collaboration, or the shared love of the sport. India’s efootball community is thriving, and we hope this Holi celebration with Gurpreet, Jonathan, and some of India’s biggest gaming voices makes a lasting impact.”

  • Hemanth Kommu leads India in Global Esports Games, Faces Uruguay on 13 Dec

    Hemanth Kommu leads India in Global Esports Games, Faces Uruguay on 13 Dec

    Mumbai: After a triumphant performance in the Asian Qualifiers, India’s eFootball star, Hemanth Kommu, is set to represent the nation at the prestigious Global Esports Games 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The athlete will compete in his tournament opener against Uruguay as he looks to clinch a medal for India at the global tournament.

    Kommu, known by his gaming handle ‘peshemak7,’  has been placed in Group D for the group stage of the Global Esports Games, alongside leading eFootball opponents from Brazil, Iran, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, and Uruguay. All group stage games will take place on 13 December, featuring a Round Robin best-of-three format with 28 players competing in four groups of seven. The top three players from each group will proceed to the Round of 16 playoffs.

    Additionally, the tournament will also feature a last-chance qualifier where the fourth-placed player from each group in Stage 1 will battle it out to secure qualification. Only one player will qualify for the final stage, which will be played in a Single Elimination best-of-three format.

    Sharing his thoughts and talking about his strategies for the group stage, Hemanth Kommu commented, “I am excited to take on some of the leading eFootball athletes of the world once again. The competition going to be intense, but I am ready to give it my all. My game plan will revolve around being smart and adaptable but most importantly keeping my cool under pressure. Since every opponent has their own style of gameplay, I have formulated multiple tactics and strategies based on how things go. I want to extend my gratitude to ESFI for backing me and I will do my best to make India proud by hopefully securing a medal.”

    The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) alumnus’ journey to qualification was marked by impressive victories against formidable opponents in the Asian qualifiers, including Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The 26-year-old secured his berth for the qualifiers after emerging victorious at the National Esports Championships 2023 organised by the Esports Federation of India (ESFI) earlier this year.

    “As a prominent figure in the eFootball 2023 landscape, Hemanth has been making waves with his consistent performances and we are confident that his strategic prowess and dedication will lead to him shining on the global stage. The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) is proud to support Hemanth, and we wish him the very best. We forward to witnessing India’s flag flying high not just in Riyadh but in the world of Esports,” said Asian Esports Federation director of Esports Federation of India (ESFI) and vice-president Lokesh Suji.

    One of the country’s top sports and Esports communication agencies, Artsmith-Concepts & Visions, will continue its support to the Esports Federation of India as its official communication partner.

    The Global Esports Games 2023, hosted by the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) and presented by the Global Esports Federation (GEF) will be staged in Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 12-16 December 2023. The global, multi-title Esports competition will feature four major titles: DOTA 2, Street Fighter 6, eFootball 2024, and PUBG Mobile, and will witness the participation of over 250 athletes hailing from more than 50 nations and territories across the globe.