Riot Games Announces First-Ever International Valorant Esports Tournament in India: Convergence
The world of esports celebrates a remarkable new milestone as Riot Games, the eminent American video game developer, announces the launch of its first-ever international Valorant tournament in India. Dubbed ‘Convergence,’ the event is slated for December 14-17 at the Manpho Convention Center in Bangalore, one of India’s foremost technological hubs.
The tournament marks Riot Games’ grand entrance to India’s thriving esports scene, featuring top international Valorant teams such as Global Esports, FUT, Furia, Vitality, and GenG. These contenders form part of the prestigious Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and will compete in the main event that ignites on December 14.
Sukamal Pegu, Esports Lead, India & South Asia at Riot Games, expressed immense excitement in anticipation of the Indian gaming community’s response to the upcoming tournament. He stated, “With Convergence, Indian fans will finally get to see some of their favorite Valorant athletes perform in person and also interact with them off-stage. It will be a perfect ending to the 2023 VCT season, and we are just getting started here in India for such international events.”
Adding to the enthusiasm, Vamsi Krishna, Founder and Managing Director of The Esports Club, emphasized the significance of this event to both Indian gaming and the global esports landscape. “This event will not only enhance the esports experiences in the country but also elevate India’s presence on the global gaming stage,” Krishna said.
Valorant is a team-based tactical shooter unveiled in 2020, blending precise gunplay with an assortment of agent abilities and maps. As an increasingly popular competitive title worldwide, the game has garnered significant attention among India’s rapidly growing sector of PC gamers. Riot Games has consistently demonstrated its interest in the Indian market, with community engagement initiatives revolving around Mumbai-based agent Harbor and localized endeavors centered around Valorant’s third anniversary.
Reactions from the global gaming community have been overwhelmingly positive, with Indian esports enthusiasts eagerly counting down the days until the event. “This is a landmark moment for the esports scene in India,” said Kunal Sharma, a devoted esports blogger. “The Convergence tournament will inspire a whole generation of Indian gamers to pursue their passion and compete globally, putting India on the map of worldwide esports.”
To discover more about the teams and individual players participating in the tournament, readers can refer to the official VCT website [\link\]. For registration and information about the Convergence event, visit the Riot Games India Facebook page [\link\].
With the anticipation building toward the ground-breaking Convergence tournament, esports enthusiasts and industry experts alike eagerly await the unprecedented impact this event will have on the global esports trajectory and the ever-expanding Indian gaming landscape.
