OMEN VALORANT Challengers South Asia 2025 Split 2 Kicks Off on May 16 with INR 29 Lakh Prize Pool

The highly anticipated OMEN VALORANT Challengers South Asia 2025 Split 2 is set to begin on May 16, bringing together the top eight teams from the region for an intense showdown. Organised by NODWIN Gaming in collaboration with Riot Games, this three-week-long event will culminate in the LAN Finals on May 31 and June 1, where the top three teams will vie for not only the championship title but also vital Challenger Points on the road to VCT Ascension Pacific 2025.

Following a successful Split 1 that drew more than 10 million views, Split 2 is expected to raise the stakes with higher competitive pressure and increased fan engagement. The tournament offers a total prize pool of ₹29 lakhs, with the winners taking home ₹12.15 lakhs. The remaining rewards will be distributed among all participating teams based on final standings, with even the bottom two earning ₹81,000 each.

A Platform for Regional Growth and Global Aspirations

The tournament is being seen as a pivotal part of the South Asian VALORANT competitive scene. Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director at NODWIN Gaming, expressed confidence in the region’s growing esports potential, highlighting the engagement from fans and support from partners as driving forces. He emphasized the long-term vision to elevate South Asia's standing in the global VALORANT ecosystem.

Echoing this sentiment, Sukamal Pegu, Esports Lead for Riot Games South Asia, noted that Split 1 had already showcased promising talent and raised the level of competition. With Split 2 underway, Riot aims to continue building a sustainable competitive environment that paves the way for regional players to make their mark on the international stage.

Prize Pool Breakdown

• 1st Place: ₹12,15,000
• 2nd Place: ₹6,48,000
• 3rd Place: ₹4,45,500
• 4th Place: ₹2,43,000
• 5th-6th Place: ₹1,21,500 each
• 7th-8th Place: ₹81,000 each

Opening Fixtures

The tournament action kicks off with the following matchups:

• May 16, 3:00 PM: Velocity Gaming vs Asterisk
• May 16, 6:00 PM: Reckoning Esports vs GE Academy
• May 17, 3:00 PM: Revenant x Spark vs XO IND
• May 17, 6:00 PM: DotExe Esports vs S8UL Esports (Best of 3)

Team Lineups

Each participating team boasts a lineup of skilled players backed by experienced coaches:

• Velocity Gaming: Russ, Lightningf, SkRossi, damaraa, Madelyn, SynX | Coach: GodspeedxD
• Revenant x Spark: Antidote, Rawfiul, DEATHMAKER, Azys, Georgyy, venka | Coach: Gobz
• Reckoning Esports: Paradox, Deadly10, Trickyy, Bgg, moner, Garv, Mojo | Coach: Inthra
• GE Academy: kibojn, r1seN, Envy2k, LilBOii, Yuvi, SmokeA | Coach: aRubyz
• S8UL Esports: Hellff, k1ngkappa, miz, techno, HYBR1DD, Hoax | Coach: HellrangeR
• DotExe Esports: RvK, Makaveli, Trinity, deecee, Kohli, TERMI, Sanak | Coach: AYAN
• Asterisk: Bullet, YasH, haeart, rinsat, Enzyy, Homeboy, PRIME | Coach: Sieh
• XO IND: ShivamVLR, DOXZ3RRR, tryst, ScaR, Marcai, RozsteR, GauRanG | Coach: darksoul

NODWIN Gaming and Riot Games are encouraging esports followers across South Asia to tune in and be part of the action. With Split 2 being one of the three crucial stages leading to VCT Ascension Pacific 2025, the tournament plays a central role in shaping the regional esports landscape.

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Matches will be streamed live in both Hindi and English on NODWIN Gaming’s official YouTube channel and in Hindi on their official Facebook page.