Skyesports Masters: Gods Reign Crowned Champions Of India’s First Franchised Esports Tourney

Skyesports Masters: Gods Reign crowned champions of India’s First Franchised Esports tourney (Image Source: IANS)

The Skyesports Masters Grand Finale: Skyesports Masters, India’s Esports tournament with an INR 2 crore prize pool, reached its exhilarating conclusion as Gods Reign took the crown at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium, here.

The team took down Revenant Esports in the thrilling two-day Grand Finale to become the inaugural champions of India’s first-ever franchised Esports tournament on Sunday.

The Skyesports Masters Grand Finale at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium was the country’s first post-pandemic Esports event that took place in a stadium. With more than 7,100 people registering to attend the event live, the on-ground matchup unfolded in front of a huge crowd who were gathered to cheer for their favorite CS:GO team.

The finals contested by Revenant Esports and Gods Reign turned out to be an electrifying affair between the two titans of India’s CS:GO landscape. The star-studded team led by Hrishikesh “Crazy_Gamer” Shenoy and comprising Anshul “KiiLSwitCh” Adarkar, Piyush “Clouda” Kalwania, Akash “Ph1NN” Bose, and Parijaat “Rev3nn” Banerjee performed to the best of their abilities to close the series 2-0 against a formidable Revenant Esports.

Commenting on the victory, Hrishikesh “Crazy_Gamer” Shenoy, Team Captain of Gods Reign CS:GO said, “We came into the Grand Finale to win it all and I am glad that my team was able to pull it off. It truly feels amazing to win the inaugural season of the Skyesports Masters after the countless hours of practice and dedication we have put in. We are grateful to all our fans who came to the venue to support us and the others watching from home. This victory goes to them.”

The finals kicked off with both teams exchanging rounds initially to set up nail-biting action in the first map. However, Gods Reign was able to snowball a late-game round win towards the victory. The second map, though, was comparatively one-sided as Gods Reign took the command initially and prevented Revenant from making a comeback, similar to the semifinals.

The event also witnessed the presence of NA Haris, Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and Vice-President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) who felicitated the players of Gods Reign. “I wish all the best to Esports and our government is in support for you and anything we can do. We are always here for you,” he stated.

The Skyesports Masters was one of India’s biggest gaming tournaments. The event kicked off with the League Stage from July 8 to August 17 as the eight franchised teams competed for the four spots in the Grand Finale. With more than 50 matches played, the tournament was a testament to the competitiveness of Counter-Strike Esports.

"Congratulations to Gods Reign for their triumph in the biggest CS:GO tournament in the country. The Skyesports Masters served as a platform that showcased the talent and competitive spirit that runs through the veins of the country’s Esports community. We are also grateful to Mr NA Haris for gracing the event with his presence and reaffirming the government’s commitment to developing the Esports ecosystem of India. Skyesports will continue to nurture the growth of Esports by organizing high-profile tournaments that enable competitive players along with their teams to thrive and create a name for themselves," said Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO of Skyesports.