India makes it to the DOTA 2 OXY 2024 for the first time ever.
- Akshat Trivedi
- August 28, 2024 (UPDATED: August 29, 2024 14:30 IST)
Team India has secured its spot for the main event in Sochi, Russia which will be held from October 21 to 26, 2024.
Team India has topped the leader of DOTA 2 South Asian Qualifiers for OXY 2024. The qualifiers was held online from 22nd - 26 August 2024. With this achievement Team India has secured its spot for the main event in Sochi, Russia which will be held from October 21 to 26, 2024.
Team India delivered excellent performance in the event dominating Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Total 38 teams featured in the tournament from around the globe. in the Boys won all the matches in the group stage in their first ever appearance at the prestigious Sochi-based tournament.
The Team India was Team India was selected via the National Esports Championship 2024 (NESC24). The five-member team, known as Team Avengers, includes Abhishek Yadav, Dhruv Kohli, Subhadeep Das, Nagaraj, and Manav Kunte. This team also remained undefeated during the National Esports Championship 2024 (NESC24).
ESFI President Shri Vinod Tiwari commented on the response and the NESC24 selection, stating, “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.”
The OXY 2024 event is organised by the Russian Esports Federation, officially titled "Открытые киберспортивные студенческие игры" (Open Esports Student Games).
Looking ahead to the Sochi Games, Abhishek expressed, “We’re thrilled to have qualified for OXY 2024 as table toppers from South Asia. Our focus was on delivering our best in the regional qualifiers and securing a spot in the main event in Sochi, Russia, and I am extremely pleased with our dominant showing in the clashes against the region’s best. Qualifying for the main event is a milestone moment for the Indian esports’ community, and we will do everything possible to create a significant impact and showcase our talent on this global stage.”
This is the third edition of OXY and the table toppers will have a prize pool of 5,000,000 Rubbles (approx. INR 45 lacs).